Article
Genetic investigation of four meiotic genes in women with premature ovarian failure.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Jan 2008
Mandon-Pépin Béatrice, Touraine Philippe, Kuttenn Frédérique, Derbois Céline, Rouxel Agnes, Matsuda Fumihiko, Nicolas Alain, Cotinot Corinne, Fellous Marc
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to determine whether mutations of meiotic genes, such as disrupted meiotic cDNA (DMC1), MutS homolog (MSH4), MSH5, and S. cerevisiae homolog (SPO11), were associated with premature ovarian failure (POF). DESIGN: Case-control study. METHODS: Blood sampling, karyotype, hormonal dosage, ultrasound, and ovarian biopsy were carried out on most patients. However, the main outcome...
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