Article
Menopause: Genome stability as new paradigm.
Maturitas - 1 Oct 2016
Laven Joop S E, Visser Jenny A, Uitterlinden Andre G, Vermeij Wilbert P, Hoeijmakers Jan H J
Abstract excerpt
Menopause is defined as the age-dependent permanent cessation of menstruation and ovulation due to ovarian failure. Menopause occurs on average around the age of 51 years. Recent genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified over 44 genetic variants that are associated with age of onset of natural menopause. Genes linked with menopause can be classified into three major groups: genes implicated in genome...
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