[Function and expression of transcription factors implicated in gonadal differentiation].
Several transcription factors such as SRY, DAX-1, Ad4BP/SF-1, WT-1 and SOX -9, have been revealed to be implicated in gonadal development by analyzing the genetic disorders of human and the gene disrupted mice. All of these transcription factors are expressed in the early stage of the gonadal development and the expression profiles during the gonadal development are clearly different between the two sexes. Functions of the transcription factors are discussed by referring genes under the control of these factors. Effects of endocrine disruptants on the expression of Ad4BP/SF-1 in the fetal gonads was also discussed.
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D000818:Animals; D004054:Diethylstilbestrol / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D006066:Gonads / Q000196:embryology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D011247:Pregnancy; D012733:Sex Differentiation / Q000187:drug effects; D014157:Transcription Factors / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*
D014157:Transcription Factors; D004054:Diethylstilbestrol