| Literature DB >> 21248146 |
Margareta D Pisarska1, Gillian Barlow, Fang-Ting Kuo.
Abstract
The forkhead transcription factor (FOXL2) is an essential transcription factor in the ovary. It is important in ovarian development and a key factor in female sex determination. In addition, FOXL2 plays a significant role in the postnatal ovary and follicle maintenance. The diverse transcriptional activities of FOXL2 are likely attributable to posttranslational modifications and binding to other key proteins involved in granulosa cell function. Mutations of FOXL2 lead to disorders of ovarian function ranging from premature follicle depletion and ovarian failure to unregulated granulosa cell proliferation leading to tumor formation. Thus, FOXL2 is a key regulator of granulosa cell function and a master transcription factor in these cells.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21248146 PMCID: PMC3206711 DOI: 10.1210/en.2010-1041
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Endocrinology ISSN: 0013-7227 Impact factor: 4.736