Leptin Is an Important Endocrine Player That Directly Activates Gonadotropic Cells in Teleost Fish, Chub Mackerel

Leptin, secreted by adipocytes, directly influences the onset of puberty in mammals. Our previous study showed that leptin stimulation could promote the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from pituitary cells in primary culture and ovarian development in chu...

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Main Authors: Hirofumi Ohga, Kosuke Ito, Kohei Kakino, Hiroaki Mon, Takahiro Kusakabe, Jae Man Lee, Michiya Matsuyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/12/3505