Cell-specific mechanisms of estrogen receptor in the pituitary gland

Cell Biol Toxicol. 1996 Dec;12(4-6):317-24. doi: 10.1007/BF00438164.

Abstract

Analysis of the mechanism of action of estrogen receptor shows protein and mRNA polymorphism within distinct pituitary receptor-positive cells. The lactotropes exhibit unique properties in these mechanisms that distinguish them from gonadotropes. Therefore, this cell type constitutes an especially interesting model in the male as well as in the female for estrogen receptor studies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / metabolism
  • Male
  • Organ Specificity
  • Pituitary Gland / cytology*
  • Pituitary Gland / metabolism*
  • Protein Binding / physiology
  • Receptors, Estrogen / metabolism*
  • Sex Factors

Substances

  • Receptors, Estrogen
  • Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone