Pitx2 deletion in pituitary gonadotropes is compatible with gonadal development, puberty, and fertility.

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Published in Genesis on October 01, 2008

Authors

Michael A Charles1, Amanda H Mortensen, Mary Anne Potok, Sally A Camper

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Human Genetics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0618, USA.

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