Ala16Val SOD2 polymorphism is associated with higher pregnancy rates in in vitro fertilization cycles.

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.11.022

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Ala16Val SOD2 polymorphism is associated with higher pregnancy rates in in vitro fertilization cycles.

Fertility and sterility - 1 Apr 2011

Ruiz-Sanz José Ignacio, Aurrekoetxea Igor, Matorras Roberto, Ruiz-Larrea M Begoña

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether the Ala16Val polymorphism in the SOD2 gene, encoding for mitochondrial manganese superoxide dismutase (SOD), is associated with [1] infertility and [2] the pregnancy rate (PR) in IVF cycles. DESIGN: Prospective case-control study. SETTING: Public university and public university hospital. PATIENT(S): A total of 362 newborns (nonselected population) and 148 infertile women...

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Ala16Val SOD2 polymorphism is associated with higher pregnancy rates in in vitro fertilization cycles.

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