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The biology of germ cell tumors in disorders of sex development.
Clinical genetics - 1 Feb 2017
Hersmus Remko, van Bever Yolande, Wolffenbuttel Katja P, Biermann Katharina, Cools Martine, Looijenga Leendert H J
Abstract excerpt
Development of a malignant germ cell tumor, i.e., germ cell cancer (GCC) in individuals with disorders of sex development (DSD) depends on a number of (epi-)genetic factors related to early gonadal- and germ cell development, possibly related to genetic susceptibility. Fetal development of germ cells is orchestrated by strict processes involving specification, migration and the development of a proper gonadal...
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