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Genetic variation in the HSD3B1 gene and recurrent spontaneous abortions.
The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians - 1 Apr 2012
Ntostis Panagiotis, Peraki Ourania, Boulgari Alexandra, Agiannitopoulos Konstantinos, Pantos Konstantinos, Lamnissou Klea
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: HSD3B1 gene encodes the 3β-hydroxysteroid deydrogenases/isomerase (3β-HSD) enzyme, which plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of all hormonal steroids. The aim of this study was to examine the potential impact of a T → C substitution at codon Leu(338) of HSD3B1 gene on pregnancy outcome. METHODS: In this prospective case-control study, 162 patients and 139 healthy controls were investigated for the...
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