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Polymorphisms in ESR1, ESR2 and HSD17B1 genes are associated with fertility status in endometriosis.
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology - 1 Jun 2011
Lamp Merit, Peters Maire, Reinmaa Eva, Haller-Kikkatalo Kadri, Kaart Tanel, Kadastik Ulle, Karro Helle, Metspalu Andres, Salumets Andres
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether polymorphisms in genes involved in biosynthesis and signalling of sex steroids influence susceptibility to endometriosis and to infertility associated with it. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients with endometriosis (n = 150) and fertile controls (n = 199) were genotyped for polymorphisms in oestrogen receptor genes ESR1 (rs2234693 - T/C single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP),...
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