Article
CCDC22 gene polymorphism is associated with advanced stages of endometriosis in a sample of Brazilian women.
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 1 Jul 2017
de Oliveira Francisco Daniela, de Paula Andres Marina, Gueuvoghlanian-Silva Bárbara Yasmim, Podgaec Sergio, Fridman Cintia
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Based on the assumption that genetic factors are involved in the etiology of endometriosis, this study aimed to investigate the possibility of rs498679 (TLR4 gene), rs1799964 (TNF-α gene), rs3024496 (IL-10 gene), and rs2294021 (CCDC22 gene) polymorphisms being associated with the occurrence of this disease in a sample of Brazilian women. METHODS: We conducted a case-control study with 100 women with...
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