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First evidence of genetic association between the MIF-173G/C single-nucleotide polymorphisms and polycystic ovary syndrome.
American journal of reproductive immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989) - 1 Nov 2011
Li Chao, Qiao Binglong, Zhan Ying, Qi Weihong, Chen Zi-Jiang
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PROBLEM: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether polymorphism of MIF gene is associated with PCOS. METHOD OF STUDY: The MIF-173G/C single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) was detected in 529 PCOS patients and 585 healthy female controls of Chinese Han ancestry. The association of the gene variants with clinical and metabolic parameters and hormone levels was investigated. RESULTS: The frequencies of...
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