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CYP2C19 polymorphism increases the risk of endometriosis.
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 1 Jan 2015
Christofolini Denise Maria, Amaro Aline, Mafra Fernanda, Sonnewend Amanda, Bianco Bianca, Barbosa Caio Parente
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Estrogen metabolizing gene mutations can be associated with defective hormonal signaling leading to disease processes. Endometriosis is an estrogen dependent that can be influenced by defective signaling in the estrogen pathway. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the association of A/G 85952 CYP2C19 and A/G 937 HSD17B1 gene polymorphisms with endometriosis through the investigation of a large Brazilian sample of...
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