FGF21 : un lien entre reproduction et métabolisme - 11/10/14
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Loss-of-function mutations in FGFR1 are a frequent cause of congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH), a severe form of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) deficiency, in males and females characterized by absent puberty and infertility. FGFR1 mutations also predispose females to hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), a milder and reversible form of GnRH deficiency associated with stress and/or energy deficits. FGF21 is an important metabolic regulator, which signals through a complex of FGFR1c with its co-receptor ß-Klotho. Interestingly, female Fgf21 transgenic (Tg) mice are resistant to high fat diet and exhibit GnRH deficiency and infertility. We further demonstrated that loss-of-function KLB mutations underlie congenital GnRH deficiency while Klb–/– mice exhibit delayed puberty supporting a role for KLB in reproduction. These findings highlight FGF21 as an important link between metabolism and reproduction.
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Vol 75 - N° 5-6
P. 250 - octobre 2014 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.