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Functional genetic polymorphisms and female reproductive disorders: part II--endometriosis.
Human reproduction update - 1 Jan 2000
Tempfer C B, Simoni M, Destenaves B, Fauser B C J M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Endometriosis has a strong genetic component, and numerous genetic studies have been reported. METHODS: We have systematically reviewed these studies and included 114 in our final selection. RESULTS: We found no consistent evidence linking endometriosis with specific polymorphisms in genes encoding inflammatory mediators, proteins involved in sex steroid metabolism, vascular function and tissue...
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