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An Intron 9 CYP19 Gene Variant (IVS9+5G>A), Present in an Aromatase-Deficient Girl, Affects Normal Splicing and Is Also Present in Normal Human Steroidogenic Tissues.
Hormone research in paediatrics - 1 Jan 2015
Saraco Nora, Nesi-Franca Suzana, Sainz Romina, Marino Roxana, Marques-Pereira Rosana, La Pastina Julia, Perez Garrido Natalia, Sandrini Romolo, Rivarola Marco Aurelio, de Lacerda Luiz, Belgorosky Alicia
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: Splicing CYP19 gene variants causing aromatase deficiency in 46,XX disorder of sexual development (DSD) patients have been reported in a few cases. A misbalance between normal and aberrant splicing variants was proposed to explain spontaneous pubertal breast development but an incomplete sex maturation progress. The aim of this study was to functionally characterize a novel CYP19A1 intronic...
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