POMC neurons control fertility through differential signaling of MC4R in Kisspeptin neurons
Rajae Talbi, Todd L. Stincic, Kaitlin Ferrari, Choi Ji Hae, Karol D. Walec, Elizabeth Medve, Achi Gerutshang, Silvia León, Elizabeth A McCarthy, Oline K. Rønnekleiv, Martin J. Kelly, Victor Manuel Navarro
This study shows that MC4R in Kiss1 neurons regulates female fertility by modulating GnRH pulse generation and preovulatory LH surge through distinct signaling mechanisms.
bioRxiv · Feb 18, 2024Neuroscience