Estrogen signaling in development: recent insights from the zebrafish
Int J Dev Biol. 2024 Feb 22. doi: 10.1387/ijdb.230116rw. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTWhile traditionally recognized as a sex hormone, estrogen has a potent effect on the development of tissues beyond those of the reproductive system. Estrogen synthesis enzymes and estrogen receptors are broadly expressed in vertebrate tissues, further indicating their importance in various processes. These include the tissues of the zebrafish, which is a particularly suitable model for studying early development due to its rapid ex utero ontogeny and conserved genetic and cellular composition with other vertebrates. In this review, we pr...
Source: International Journal of Developmental Biology - February 29, 2024 Category: Biology Authors: Hannah M Wesselman Rebecca A Wingert Source Type: research