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TBX6, LHX1 and copy number variations in the complex genetics of Müllerian aplasia.
Orphanet journal of rare diseases - 16 Aug 2013
Sandbacka Maria, Laivuori Hannele, Freitas Érika, Halttunen Mervi, Jokimaa Varpu, Morin-Papunen Laure, Rosenberg Carla, Aittomäki Kristiina
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Müllerian aplasia (MA) is a congenital disorder of the female reproductive tract with absence of uterus and vagina with paramount impact on a woman's life. Despite intense research, no major genes have been found to explain the complex genetic etiology. METHODS AND RESULTS: We have used several genetic methods to study 112 patients with MA. aCGH identified CNVs in 8/50 patients (16%), including...
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