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Molecular cytogenetic studies of Xq critical regions in premature ovarian failure patients
3 Jun 2006
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Premature ovarian failure (POF) is defined as amenorrhoea for more than 6 months, occurring before the age of 40, with an FSH serum level higher than 40 mIU/ml. Cytogenetically visible rearrangements of the X chromosome are associated with POF. Our hypothesis was that cryptic Xq chromosomal rearrangements could be an important etiological contributor of POF. METHODS: Ninety POF women were recruited...
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