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Notably, although migration activity of stem\/progenitor cells in the postnatal period seems to be reduced compared to that in the embryonic period, it is hypothesized that stem\/progenitor cells in the adult pituitary re-migrate from their microenvironment niche to contribute to the regeneration system. Therefore, elucidation of EMT in the pituitary stem\/progenitor cells will promote understanding of pituitary development and regeneration, as well as diseases such as pituitary adenoma. 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