The action of thyroid hormones in the brain is strictly regulated, since these hormones play a
crucial role in the development and in the physiological functioning of the central nervous …

The essential role of mammary fat pads in mammary growth and morphogenesis was the
first indication that biologically active molecules, secreted from adipocytes or other stromal …

Within the hair follicle (HF) niche, dermal papilla (DP) cells are well known for the hair
induction capacity; however, DP cell signaling also regulates HF pigmentation. Here we …

The mammary gland is composed of epithelial tissue forming ducts and lobules, and the
stroma, composed of adipocytes, connective tissue, and other cell types. The stromal …

The mammary gland of prepubertal dairy heifers consists of parenchyma expanding into the
stroma, a matrix of connective and adipose tissue. High planes of nutrition increase stromal …

Background: Humans and animals are continuously exposed to a number of environmental
substances that act as endocrine disruptors (EDs). While a growing body of evidence is …

Maternal plasma leptin is elevated in ewes during pregnancy. The authors studied whether
there was any relation between maternal plasma leptin and insulin concentrations, the …

Thyroid receptors play an important role in postnatal brain development. Zearalenone
(ZEN), a major mycotoxin of Fusarium fungi, is well known to cause serious health problems …

Energy restriction induces changes in thyroid hormone economy in the form of a complex
adaptation mechanism, in order to conserve energy storage and protein reserves. In the …

Oestrogen (E2) and thyroid hormones (THs) are key regulators of cerebellar development.
Recent reports implicate a complex mechanism through which E2 and THs influence the …