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Genetic variation in the CYP17 gene and recurrent spontaneous abortions.
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics - 1 Feb 2011
Litridis Iakovos, Kapnoulas Neoptolemos, Natisvili Theona, Agiannitopoulos Konstantinos, Peraki Ourania, Ntostis Panagiotis, Pantos Konstantinos, Lamnissou Klea
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PURPOSE: The CYP17 gene encodes the enzyme cytochrome P450c17α, which functions at key steps in the synthesis process of human sex steroid hormones. A T/C polymorphism in the 5' promoter region of the CYP17 gene has been described previously. Serum levels of androgens and estrogens have been shown to be elevated in individuals who carry the C substitution (Α2 allele). We hypothesized that variability in genes...
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