Early precursor-derived pituitary gland tissue-resident macrophages play a pivotal role in modulating hormonal balance
Henna Lehtonen, Heli Jokela, Julian I. Hofmann, Lauriina Tola, Arfa Mehmood, Florent Ginhoux, Burkhard Becher, Melanie Greter, Gennady G. Yegutkin, Marko Salmi, Heidi Gerke, Pia Rantakari
This study identifies early yolk sac-derived macrophages in the pituitary gland and shows their role in hormonal regulation and post-pubertal gene expression.
Cell Reports · Jan 21, 2025Peer-reviewedImmunology