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Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the TGF-β1 gene are associated with polycystic ovary syndrome susceptibility and characteristics: a study in Korean women.
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 1 Jan 2017
Roh Eun Youn, Yoon Jong Hyun, Song Eun Young, Kim Jin Ju, Hwang Kyu Ri, Seo Soo Hyun, Shin Sue
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PURPOSE: Although many hypotheses regarding the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have been generated, genetic studies have not identified specific genes that play a role in PCOS etiopathogenesis. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between TGF-β1 gene polymorphism and PCOS in Koreans. METHOD: A total of 51 Korean women with PCOS and 69 healthy women were enrolled. We analyzed 4 single...
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