Expression of LHCG receptor in the human vulva
This study provides clear evidence of LHCG receptor expression in various cell types within the human vulva. These findings reinforce the idea that elevated postmenopausal gonadotropin levels may directly impact vulvar tissue. Further studies are indicated.
Authors
- Kersti Kokk
- Pasi Pöllänen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2237-2169)
- Andres Kotsar
- Helen Zirnask
- Siim Suutre
- Taavi Torga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6267-4041)
- Liis Salumäe
- Samuel Rüsse
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- University of Turku (FI)
- Tartu University Hospital (EE)
- University of Tartu (EE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Aging Male
- Published
- 2025-06-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13685538.2025.2521810
- Primary Topic
- Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00