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The progins progesterone receptor gene polymorphism is not related to endometriosis-associated infertility or to idiopathic infertility.
Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) - 1 Jan 2010
Gimenes Cristiane, Bianco Bianca, Mafra Fernanda Abani, Rosset Victor, Christofolini Denise Maria, Barbosa Caio Parente
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OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the frequency of the PROGINS polymorphism in women with endometriosis-associated infertility, in infertile women without endometriosis and in controls. INTRODUCTION: The human progesterone receptor gene has two isoforms that modulate the biological action of progesterone: isoform A, which is capable of inhibiting the activation of the estrogen receptors, and isoform B,...
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