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Comprehensive sequence analysis of the NR5A1 gene encoding steroidogenic factor 1 in a large group of infertile males.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Sept 2013
Röpke Albrecht, Tewes Ann-Christin, Gromoll Jörg, Kliesch Sabine, Wieacker Peter, Tüttelmann Frank
Abstract excerpt
The steroidogenic factor 1 (SF1) protein, encoded by the NR5A1 gene, plays a central role in gonadal development and steroidogenesis. Mutations in NR5A1 were first described in patients with primary adrenal insufficiency and 46,XY disorders of sexual development and later also in men with hypospa...
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