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An unbalanced translocation unmasks a recessive mutation in the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) gene and causes FSH resistance.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Jun 2010
Kuechler Amla, Hauffa Berthold P, Köninger Angela, Kleinau Gunnar, Albrecht Beate, Horsthemke Bernhard, Gromoll Jörg
Abstract excerpt
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) mediated by its receptor (FSHR) is pivotal for normal gametogenesis. Inactivating FSHR mutations are known to cause hypergonadotropic hypogonadism with disturbed follicular maturation in females. So far, only very few recessive point mutations have been describe...
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