[Progress in the study of inhibin subunit gene expression and regulation in mammalian ovary].
Inhibin is a glycoprotein hormone composed of an alpha-subunit and a beta-subunit. It suppresses pituitary FSH secretion. Activin is a dimer of beta-subunits of inhibin, which stimulates pituitary FSH secretion. This review is a survey of recent research progress in gene expression and regulation of inhibin/activin, particularly pointing out some questions in studying gene expression of inhibin.
Kong
D J
DJ
Department of Physiology, Harbin Medical University.
Cheng
Z P
ZP
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005786:Gene Expression Regulation / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D007265:Inhibins / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000235:genetics*; D010053:Ovary / Q000378:metabolism*; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000096:biosynthesis
D012333:RNA, Messenger; D007265:Inhibins