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Association study of ERβ, AR, and CYP19A1 genes and MtF transsexualism.
The journal of sexual medicine - 1 Dec 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: The etiology of male-to-female (MtF) transsexualism is unknown. Both genetic and neurological factors may play an important role. AIM: To investigate the possible influence of the genetic factor on the etiology of MtF transsexualism. METHODS: We carried out a cytogenetic and molecular analysis in 442 MtFs and 473 healthy, age- and geographical origin-matched XY control males. The karyotype was...
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