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Common 677C-->T mutation of the 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene affects follicular estradiol synthesis.
Fertility and sterility - 1 Jan 2009
Hecht Stephanie, Pavlik Roman, Lohse Peter, Noss Ulrich, Friese Klaus, Thaler Christian J
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the influence of the 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase 677C-->T mutation on the E(2) synthesis in human granulosa cells (GCs). DESIGN: In vitro cell culture study. SETTING: Research laboratory of a university hospital. PATIENT(S): Follicular fluids (n = 139) and GCs (n = 66) were obtained from patients undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for IVF with or without ICSI....
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