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Mutations within Sox2/SOX2 are associated with abnormalities in the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis in mice and humans.
The Journal of clinical investigation - 1 Sept 2006
Kelberman Daniel, Rizzoti Karine, Avilion Ariel, Bitner-Glindzicz Maria, Cianfarani Stefano, Collins Julie, Chong W Kling, Kirk Jeremy M W, Achermann John C, Ross Richard, Carmignac Danielle, Lovell-Badge Robin, Robinson Iain C A F, Dattani Mehul T
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The transcription factor SOX2 is expressed most notably in the developing CNS and placodes, where it plays critical roles in embryogenesis. Heterozygous de novo mutations in SOX2 have previously been associated with bilateral anophthalmia/microphthalmia, developmental delay, short stature, and male genital tract abnormalities. Here we investigated the role of Sox2 in murine pituitary development. Mice...
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