Vol. 40 (5) 2019 Neuro endocrinology letters

Genes regulating the hypothalamic-pituitary- -gonadal axis and its impact on pubertal onset in mammals.

: Puberty in mammals is defined as the development of fertility, which involves the maturation of secondary sex characteristics and reproductive organs. This phenomenon is controlled by the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axis. However, the timing of puberty differs greatly among individuals, and it is thought that a combination of.....