Foxl-2 in gonad development and pathology

Arkh Patol. 2011 Jul-Aug;73(4):10-3.

Abstract

The Foxl-2 gene is involved in eyelid and ovary development. Mutations can lead to a shortened protein and malformations such as BPES associated or not to POF. Forkhead point mutation C134W is a marker of adult type granulosa cell tumors only. Foxl-2 dysregulation is also present in DSD and DSD associated tumors such as Gonadoblastoma and gonadoblastoma like intratubular undetermined germ cell neoplasia. A similar spectrum of pathology involvement is also found for WT1 and RET and gives a new insight into the relationship between development, malformations and oncogenesis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Eye Abnormalities* / genetics
  • Eye Abnormalities* / metabolism
  • Eye Abnormalities* / pathology
  • Female
  • Forkhead Box Protein L2
  • Forkhead Transcription Factors / genetics*
  • Forkhead Transcription Factors / metabolism*
  • Gonadoblastoma* / genetics
  • Gonadoblastoma* / metabolism
  • Gonadoblastoma* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency* / genetics
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency* / metabolism
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency* / pathology

Substances

  • FOXL2 protein, human
  • Forkhead Box Protein L2
  • Forkhead Transcription Factors