hrp0098s12.3 | The impact of gonadotrophin dysregulation on neurocognition | ESPE2024

Studying the genetic interplay between GnRH deficiency and associated neurocognitive disorders by combining in silico, in vitro and in vivo tools.

Oleari Roberto , Lettieri Antonella , Amoruso Federica , Scheiffele Peter , Howard Sasha , Ruhrberg Christiana , Cariboni Anna

Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons embryonically originate in nasal placode and migrate to hypothalamus, where they release GnRH to control reproduction. Defective GnRH neuron development or function leads to GnRH deficiency (GD), which is often associated to neurodevelopmental and neurological syndromes, including epilepsy, ataxia, intellectual disabilities and deafness. In addition, a register-based study showed correlation between delayed puberty and neurodevelop...