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Molecular basis of normal and pathological puberty: from basic mechanisms to clinical implications




TekijätArgente Jesús, Dunkel Leo, Kaiser Ursula B, Latronico Ana C, Lomniczi Alejandro, Soriano-Guillén Leandro, Tena-Sempere Manuel

KustantajaElsevier

Julkaisuvuosi2023

JournalLancet Diabetes and Endocrinology

Tietokannassa oleva lehden nimiThe lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology

Lehden akronyymiLancet Diabetes Endocrinol

Vuosikerta11

Numero3

Aloitussivu203

Lopetussivu216

ISSN2213-8587

eISSN2213-8595

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(22)00339-4

Verkko-osoitehttps://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(22)00339-4


Tiivistelmä
Puberty is a major maturational event; its mechanisms and timing are driven by genetic determinants, but also controlled by endogenous and environmental cues. Substantial progress towards elucidation of the neuroendocrine networks governing puberty has taken place. However, key aspects of the mechanisms responsible for the precise timing of puberty and its alterations have only recently begun to be deciphered, propelled by epidemiological data suggesting that pubertal timing is changing in humans, via mechanisms that are not yet understood. By integrating basic and clinical data, we provide a comprehensive overview of current advances on the physiological basis of puberty, with a particular focus on the roles of kisspeptins and other central transmitters, the underlying molecular and endocrine mechanisms, and the pathways involved in pubertal modulation by nutritional and metabolic cues. Additionally, we have summarised molecular features of precocious and delayed puberty in both sexes, as revealed by clinical and genetic studies. This Review is a synoptic up-to-date view of how puberty is controlled and of the pathogenesis of major pubertal alterations, from both a clinical and translational perspective. We also highlight unsolved challenges that will seemingly concentrate future research efforts in this active domain of endocrinology.



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