Endocrine Abstracts

The gonadotrophin receptors, luteinising hormone receptor (LHR) and follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) are G-protein coupled receptors, vital in regulating reproductive functions. Whilst FSHR and LHR are known to form homomers, and have been recently shown to heterodimerise/oligomerise, the functional and physiological significance of LHR/FSHR heteromerisation remains elusive. This study aimed to explore the functional significance of LHR/FSHR crosstalk, exploring me...

The gonadotrophin receptors, LH receptor (LHR) and FSH receptor (FSHR) are G-protein coupled receptors, vital in regulating reproductive functions. During the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle, FSHR and LHR are separately localised to discrete cellular compartments, granulosa and theca cells respectively, where they control steroidogenesis and follicle maturation. However, as the follicle develops, LHR expression is induced in granulosa cells, resulting in temporary co-exp...

The gonadotrophin receptors, LH receptor (LHR) and FSHR are G-protein coupled receptors, vital in mediating reproductive functions. During the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle, FSHR and LHR are separately localised to discrete cellular compartments, granulosa and theca cells respectively, where they control steroidogenesis and follicle maturation. However, as the follicle develops, LHR expression is induced in granulosa cells, resulting in co-expression of FSHR and LHR in...

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are one of the largest families of the mammalian genome and represent the single most common therapeutic target. The glycoprotein hormones; LH and human chorionic gonadotrophin, act at a single GPCR the LH/hCGR, whose roles in reproductive function and pregnancy are well known. Endocytic trafficking of GPCRs represents a key mechanism in defining cellular responses in complex signaling pathways by controlling both the temporal and spatial pa...