Molecular and Epigenetic Mechanism Regulating Hypothalamic Kiss1 Gene Expression in Mammals.
Neuroendocrinology
; 103(6): 640-9, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
After the discovery of hypothalamic kisspeptin encoded by the Kiss1 gene, the central mechanism regulating gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secretion, and hence gonadotropin secretion, is gradually being unraveled. This has increased our understanding of the central mechanism regulating puberty and subsequent reproductive performance in mammals. Recently, emerging evidence has indicated the molecular and epigenetic mechanism regulating hypothalamic Kiss1 gene expression. Here we compile data regarding DNA and histone modifications in the Kiss1 promoter region and provide a hypothetic scheme of the molecular and epigenetic mechanism regulating Kiss1 gene expression in two populations of hypothalamic kisspeptin neurons, which govern puberty and subsequent reproductive performance via GnRH/gonadotropin secretion.
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Asunto principal:
Expresión Génica
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Epigénesis Genética
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Kisspeptinas
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Hipotálamo
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Neuronas
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Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Neuroendocrinology
Año:
2016
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Article
País de afiliación:
Japón