Article
XX ovarian dysgenesis is caused by a PSMC3IP/HOP2 mutation that abolishes coactivation of estrogen-driven transcription.
American journal of human genetics - 7 Oct 2011
Zangen David, Kaufman Yotam, Zeligson Sharon, Perlberg Shira, Fridman Hila, Kanaan Moein, Abdulhadi-Atwan Maha, Abu Libdeh Abdulsalam, Gussow Ayal, Kisslov Irit, Carmel Liran, Renbaum Paul, Levy-Lahad Ephrat
Abstract excerpt
XX female gonadal dysgenesis (XX-GD) is a rare, genetically heterogeneous disorder characterized by lack of spontaneous pubertal development, primary amenorrhea, uterine hypoplasia, and hypergonadotropic hypogonadism as a result of streak gonads. Most cases are unexplained but thought to be autosomal recessive. We elucidated the genetic basis of XX-GD in a highly consanguineous Palestinian family by using...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
