Gonadotropic cell
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Gonadotropic cells (called also gonadotropes, gonadotrophs, delta cells or delta basophils)[1] are endocrine cells in the anterior pituitary that produce the gonadotropins, such as the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Release of FSH and LH by gonadotropes is regulated by gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus.[2]
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Gonadotropic cell | |
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System | Reproductive system |
Location | Anterior pituitary gland |
Function | Gonadotropin secretion (follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)) |
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MeSH | D052681 |
TH | H3.08.02.2.00004 |
FMA | 83100 |
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Gonadotropes appear basophilic in histological preparations.
Gonadotropes have insulin receptors, which can be overstimulated by too high insulin levels. This may lead to infertility as hormone release levels are disrupted.[3][4]
Gonadotropes are feedback inhibited by specific hormones, including estradiol.[5]