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Screening and familial characterization of copy-number variations in NR5A1 in 46,XY disorders of sex development and premature ovarian failure.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Oct 2013
Harrison Steven M, Campbell Ian M, Keays Melise, Granberg Candace F, Villanueva Carlos, Tannin Grace, Zinn Andrew R, Castrillon Diego H, Shaw Chad A, Stankiewicz Pawel, Baker Linda A
Abstract excerpt
The NR5A1 gene encodes for steroidogenic factor 1, a nuclear receptor that regulates proper adrenal and gonadal development and function. Mutations identified by NR5A1 sequencing have been associated with disorders of sex development (DSD), ranging from sex reversal to severe hypospadias in 46,XY...
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