Studies of rare genetic disorders in humans have yielded important insights into the function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. A new study now establishes a fundamental role for the neurokinin B pathway in normal reproductive function.
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Latronico, A. The neurokinin B pathway in human reproduction. Nat Genet 41, 269–270 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/ng0309-269
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