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Mutations and sequence variants in GDF9 and BMP15 in patients with premature ovarian failure.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 May 2006
Laissue Paul, Christin-Maitre Sophie, Touraine Philippe, Kuttenn Frederique, Ritvos Olli, Aittomaki Kristiina, Bourcigaux Nathalie, Jacquesson Laetitia, Bouchard Philippe, Frydman Rene, Dewailly Didier, Reyss Anne-Céline, Jeffery Luke, Bachelot Anne, Massin Nathalie, Fellous Marc, Veitia Reiner A
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Mutations in bone morphogenic protein 15 (BMP15) and growth/differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) lead to altered fertility in animal models. In the human, a heterozygous point mutation of BMP15 has been associated with premature ovarian failure (POF). SUBJECT AND METHODS: We have directly sequenced both genes in a cohort of 203 POF patients presenting with primary or secondary amenorrhea and...
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