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How polymorphic markers contribute to genetic diseases in different populations? The study of inhibin A for premature ovarian insufficiency.
Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) - 1 Jan 2000
Christofolini Denise Maria, Cordts Emerson Barchi, Santos-Pinheiro Fernando, Kayaki Erika Azuma, Dornas Mayla Cristina Fernandes, Santos Monise de Castro, Bianco Bianca, Barbosa Caio Parente
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To verify the incidence of the G679A mutation in exon 2 of the gene inhibin alpha (INHA), in women with secondary amenorrhea and diagnosis of premature ovarian insufficiency, and in controls. METHODS: A 5mL sample of peripheral blood was collected from all study participants in an EDTA tube and was used for DNA extraction. For the patient group, 5mL of blood were also collected in a tube containing...
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