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Association of the (TAAAA)n repeat polymorphism of SHBG gene with the age at menopause in Greek postmenopausal women.
Maturitas - 1 Jun 2014
Markatseli Anastasia E, Hatzi Elissavet, Pamporaki Christina, Bouba Ioanna, Xita Nectaria, Tigas Stelios, Georgiou Ioannis, Tsatsoulis Agathocles
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To assess the potential association of the pentanucleotide (TAAAA)n repeat polymorphism in the promoter of SHBG gene with the age at menopause in a Greek female population. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. Two hundred and ten postmenopausal women aged 46-63 years were enrolled. The age at the last menstrual period and anthropometric parameters were recorded in all participants. Blood sampling for...
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