Figure 2.
The expression of Spp1 correlates with expression of other gonadotroph marker genes in a sex-specific manner in anterior pituitary tissue from developing rats. Correlation between Spp1 vs. Lhb (A,D), Fshb (B,E), and Cga (C,F) expression. Data points for Lhb, Fshb, and Cga are derived from (35). n.s., non-significant. Gray circles, prepubertal females; white circles, postpubertal females. (G) The expression of gonadotroph marker genes and Spp1 in postpubertal females during estrous cycle: P, proestrus; E, estrus; D, diestrus-1 (metestrus) + diestrus-2.