Article
[NR5A1 and ovarian failure].
Medecine sciences : M/S - 1 Oct 2009
Bashamboo Anu, Ravel Celia, Brauner Raja, McElreavey Ken
Abstract excerpt
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is characterised by the arrest of normal ovarian function before the age of 40 years and affects 1 % of all women. POI shows familial inheritance suggesting a genetic contribution. NR5A1 is nuclear receptor that regulates the transcription of many genes involved in sexual developmental and reproduction. 18 NR5A1 mutations have been published associated with either anomalies of...
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