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ra0001p124 | (1) | WCRB2014

Real-time observation of hormone-secretion using CFP, YFP-fused gonadotropin expression vector

Takanashi Haruka , Nishimura Naoto , Yoshida Saishu , Higuchi Masashi , Kawai Kohei , Ueharu Hiroki , Kato Takako , Kato Yukio

Introduction: FSH and LH are glycoprotein hormones and are synthesized in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and plays critical roles for maintenance of vital functions. FSH and LH are secreted to pituitary capillary vessel and exert their effects on reproductive organs of both sexes to stimulate steroidogenesis and gametogenesis. Secretion of FSH and LH is controlled mainly by GnRH released from hypothalamus. Many investigations on secretion of FSH and LH were performed...