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Inhibin and premature ovarian failure.
Human reproduction update - 1 Jan 2000
Chand A L, Harrison C A, Shelling A N
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Elucidation of the causes of premature ovarian failure (POF) is difficult due to the heterogeneity of the condition. Inhibin is a potential candidate gene for POF based on its dual actions on FSH secretion by the pituitary and gametogenesis in the gonads. A missense mutation in the inhibin alpha subunit gene (INHA G769A) is associated with POF in several populations. However, there is phenotypic...
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