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Copy number variation analysis reveals additional variants contributing to endometriosis development.
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 1 Jan 2017
Mafra Fernanda, Mazzotti Diego, Pellegrino Renata, Bianco Bianca, Barbosa Caio Parente, Hakonarson Hakon, Christofolini Denise
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PURPOSE: Endometriosis is a gynecological disease influenced by multiple genetic and environmental factors. The aim of the current study was to use SNP-array technology to identify genomic aberrations that may possibly contribute to the development of endometriosis. METHODS: We performed an SNP-array genotyping of pooled DNA samples from both patients (n = 100) and controls (n = 50). Copy number variation (CNV)...
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