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Hormone supply to the pituitary gland: A comprehensive investigation of female‑related tumors (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Wenxiu Tian
    • Huimin Qi
    • Zhimei Wang
    • Sen Qiao
    • Ping Wang
    • Junhong Dong
    • Hongmei Wang
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  • Published online on: August 9, 2022     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2022.5178
  • Article Number: 122
  • Copyright: © Tian et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

The hypothalamus acts on the pituitary gland after signal integration, thus regulating various physiological functions of the body. The pituitary gland includes the adenohypophysis and neurohypophysis, which differ in structure and function. The hypothalamus‑hypophysis axis controls the secretion of adenohypophyseal hormones through the pituitary portal vein system. Thyroid‑stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, gonadotropin, growth hormone (GH), and prolactin (PRL) are secreted by the adenohypophysis and regulate the functions of the body in physiological and pathological conditions. The aim of this review was to summarize the functions of female‑associated hormones (GH, PRL, luteinizing hormone, and follicle‑stimulating hormone) in tumors. Their pathophysiology was described and the mechanisms underlying female hormone‑related diseases were investigated.
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Tian W, Qi H, Wang Z, Qiao S, Wang P, Dong J and Wang H: Hormone supply to the pituitary gland: A comprehensive investigation of female‑related tumors (Review). Int J Mol Med 50: 122, 2022
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Tian, W., Qi, H., Wang, Z., Qiao, S., Wang, P., Dong, J., & Wang, H. (2022). Hormone supply to the pituitary gland: A comprehensive investigation of female‑related tumors (Review). International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 50, 122. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2022.5178
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Tian, W., Qi, H., Wang, Z., Qiao, S., Wang, P., Dong, J., Wang, H."Hormone supply to the pituitary gland: A comprehensive investigation of female‑related tumors (Review)". International Journal of Molecular Medicine 50.4 (2022): 122.
Chicago
Tian, W., Qi, H., Wang, Z., Qiao, S., Wang, P., Dong, J., Wang, H."Hormone supply to the pituitary gland: A comprehensive investigation of female‑related tumors (Review)". International Journal of Molecular Medicine 50, no. 4 (2022): 122. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2022.5178