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Association of serum and follicular fluid SHBG levels and SHBG (TAAAA)n polymorphism with follicle size in women undergoing ovarian stimulation.
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology - 1 Jan 2011
Hatzi Elissavet, Bouba Ioanna, Galidi Anna, Lazaros Leandros, Xita Nectaria, Sakaloglou Prodromos, Kolios Georgios, Bairaktari Eleni, Kaponis Apostolos, Zikopoulos Konstantinos, Tsatsoulis Agathocles, Georgiou Ioannis
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is the main transport protein of sex steroids. Recently, it has been found to be produced by granulosa lutein cells, suggesting a local role of SHBG in the ovary. The aim of this study was to investigate whether serum and follicular fluid SHBG levels and SHBG (TAAAA)(n) polymorphism are related to follicle size and pregnancy rate in women undergoing in vitro...
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