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Genetic determinants of pubertal timing in the general population.
Molecular and cellular endocrinology - 5 Aug 2010
Gajdos Zofia K Z, Henderson Katherine D, Hirschhorn Joel N, Palmert Mark R
Abstract excerpt
Puberty is an important developmental stage during which reproductive capacity is attained. The timing of puberty varies greatly among healthy individuals in the general population and is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Although genetic variation is known to influence the normal spectrum of pubertal timing, the specific genes involved remain largely unknown. Genetic analyses have identified...
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