hrp0082p1-d3-198 | Pituitary | ESPE2014

Spatial and Temporal Expression of Immunoglobulin Superfamily Member 1 in the Rat

Joustra Sjoerd , Meijer Onno , Oostdijk Wilma , Heinen Charlotte , Mol Isabel , Carreno Gabriela , Bernard Daniel , Biermasz Nienk , van Pelt Ans , Hamer Geert , Wit Jan Maarten , Wagenaar Gerry

Background: Loss-of-function of immunoglobulin superfamily member 1 (IGSF1) results in an X-linked syndrome of central hypothyroidism and macroorchidism, variable prolactin deficiency, GH deficiency, increased fat percentage, and delayed puberty testosterone rise despite normal timing of testicular growth.Methods: We investigated the spatial and temporal expression of IGSF1 at the protein and mRNA levels in fetal, neonatal, and adult Wistar rats, using i...