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Very early premature ovarian failure in two sisters compound heterozygous for the FMR1 premutation.
European journal of medical genetics - 1 Jan 2000
Van Esch Hilde, Buekenhout Luc, Race Valerie, Matthijs Gert
Abstract excerpt
Expansion of the CGG trinucleotide repeat in the 5' untranslated region of the fragile X mental retardation 1 (FMR1) gene within the premutation range is one of the known genetic factors associated with premature ovarian failure and earlier age at menopause. Studies have shown that approximately 16-26% of female carriers will develop premature ovarian failure, and current research is focussed on the...
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