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Variants of the BMP15 gene in a cohort of patients with premature ovarian failure.
Human reproduction (Oxford, England) - 1 Jun 2010
Tiotiu D, Alvaro Mercadal B, Imbert R, Verbist J, Demeestere I, De Leener A, Englert Y, Vassart G, Costagliola S, Delbaere A
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BACKGROUND: Bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15) is an oocyte-derived growth factor acting as a major player in follicle differentiation in mammals. Mutations in the BMP15 gene, some of which lead to defective secretion of bioactive dimers, have been associated with premature ovarian failure (POF) in humans. METHODS: Fifty patients diagnosed with POF with a normal karyotype were included in the study. After DNA...
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