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Genetic Variations in FSH Action Affect Sex Hormone Levels and Breast Tissue Size in Infant Girls: A Pilot Study.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Aug 2016
Henriksen Louise Scheutz, Hagen Casper P, Assens Maria, Busch Alexander S, Skakkebæk Niels E, Almstrup Kristian, Main Katharina M
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CONTEXT: Single nucleotide polymorphisms altering FSH action (FSHB -211G>T, FSHR -29G>A, and FSHR 2039A>G) are associated with peripubertal and adult levels of reproductive hormones and age at pubertal onset in girls. OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether genetic polymorphisms altering FSH action affect serum levels of female reproductive hormones and breast development as early as during minipuberty. DESIGN:...
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