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Influence of SHBG gene pentanucleotide TAAAA repeat and D327N polymorphism on serum sex hormone-binding globulin concentration in hirsute women.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Feb 2004
Cousin Patrice, Calemard-Michel Laurence, Lejeune Hervé, Raverot Gérald, Yessaad Nadia, Emptoz-Bonneton Agnès, Morel Yves, Pugeat Michel
Abstract excerpt
SHBG is the specific plasma transport protein for sex steroid hormones in humans. Plasma SHBG concentration follows a gender dimorphism but varies with nutritional and hormonal status in both sexes. In addition, a genetic influence on SHBG in humans has recently been suggested by family studies. We investigated the relationship between a point mutation (D327N) in SHBG gene exon 8 that delays human SHBG half-life...
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