genitalia development

Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome was among the first of the X-linked mental retardation syndromes to be described (in 1944) and… (More)

Prenatal phthalate exposure impairs testicular function and shortens anogenital distance (AGD) in male rodents. We present data… (More)

Polychlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons (PCAHs) have been described as endocrine disruptors in animals and in accidentally or… (More)

External genital development begins with formation of paired genital swellings, which develop into the genital tubercle… (More)

Coordinated growth and differentiation of external genitalia generates a proximodistally elongated structure suitable for… (More)

Mutations in Tbx3 are responsible for ulnar-mammary syndrome (UMS), an autosomal dominant disorder affecting limb, tooth, hair… (More)

Ulnar-mammary syndrome is a rare pleiotropic disorder affecting limb, apocrine gland, tooth and genital development. We… (More)

Leptin, the product of the ob gene, is an adipocyte-derived hormone that signals the amount of adipose tissue energy stores to… (More)

Pituitary thyrotropin (TSH) and gonadotropins (LH and FSH) are thought to be critical for thyroid and gonadal development and… (More)

During puberty, plasma insulin levels increase, and insulin sensitivity decreases along with multiple other physical and hormonal… (More)