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The (CA)n polymorphism of ERβ gene is associated with FtM transsexualism.
The journal of sexual medicine - 1 Mar 2014
Fernández Rosa, Esteva Isabel, Gómez-Gil Esther, Rumbo Teresa, Almaraz Mari Cruz, Roda Ester, Haro-Mora Juan-Jesús, Guillamón Antonio, Pásaro Eduardo
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Transsexualism is a gender identity disorder with a multifactorial etiology. Neurodevelopmental processes and genetic factors seem to be implicated. AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the possible influence of the sex hormone-related genes ERβ (estrogen receptor β), AR (androgen receptor), and CYP19A1 (aromatase) in the etiology of female-to-male (FtM) transsexualism. METHODS: In 273 FtMs...
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