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Homeodomain Proteins SIX3 and SIX6 Regulate Gonadotrope-specific Genes During Pituitary Development
27 Apr 2015
Abstract excerpt
Sine oculis-related homeobox 3 (SIX3) and SIX6, 2 closely related homeodomain transcription factors, are involved in development of the mammalian neuroendocrine system and mutations of Six6 adversely affect fertility in mice. We show that both small interfering RNA knockdown in gonadotrope cell lines and knockout of Six6 in both embryonic and adult male mice (Six6 knockout) support roles for SIX3 and SIX6 in...
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