Differentiation of stem progenitor CD9/SOX2-positive cells is promoted with increased prolactin-producing and endothelial cells in the pituitary

• Main Authors: Kotaro HORIGUCHI (Author), Ken FUJIWARA (Author), Takehiro TSUKADA (Author), Takashi NAKAKURA (Author), Saishu YOSHIDA (Author), Rumi HASEGAWA (Author), Shu TAKIGAMI (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Society for Reproduction and Development, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Sex-determining region Y-box 2 (SOX2)-positive cells are stem/progenitor cells in the adenohypophysis, comprising the anterior and intermediate lobes (AL and IL, respectively). The cells are located in the marginal cell layer (MCL) facing Rathke's cleft (primary niche) and the parenchyma of the...