Research progress on FSH-FSHR signaling in the pathogenesis of non-reproductive diseases
Chenhe Li1,2, Yan Ling3, Haibin Kuang2
1Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Queen Mary, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.
Abstract:
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), a glycoprotein hormone synthesized and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, plays a critical role in reproductive development and regulation by binding to FSH receptor (FSHR). Beyond reproductive tissue, FSHRs have been identified in various non-reproductive tissues, indicating broader functions. FSH levels chronically rise during menopause and remain elevated in postmenopausal life. This increase in FSH level has been indicated to be associated with heightened risk of several non-reproductive diseases, including osteoporosis, hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, and certain cancers. In this review, we will examine the role of FSH-FSHR signaling in the pathogenesis of these non-reproductive diseases and explore therapeutic strategies targeting FSH-FSHR signaling pathways.
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