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Cytogenetic abnormalities and Y-chromosome microdeletions in infertile Syrian males
21 Nov 2012
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Infertility is an important health issue affecting numerous couples. Approximately 30-50% of the cases of male infertility is due to unknown reasons. The main genetic factors involved in male infertility are chromosomal abnormalities and Y chromosome microdeletions within the Yq11 region. The genes controlling spermatogenesis located in the Yq11 region are termed azoospermia factor genes (AZF). Klinefelter...
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