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Epigenetic Repression of Androgen Receptor Transcription in Mutation-Negative Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS Type II).
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Dec 2018
Hornig Nadine C, Rodens Pascal, Dörr Helmuth, Hubner Nina C, Kulle Alexandra E, Schweikert Hans-Udo, Welzel Maik, Bens Susanne, Hiort Olaf, Werner Ralf, Gonzalves Susanne, Eckstein Anne Katrin, Cools Martine, Verrijn-Stuart Annemarie, Stunnenberg Hendrik G, Siebert Reiner, Ammerpohl Ole, Holterhus Paul-Martin
Abstract excerpt
Context: Inactivating mutations within the AR gene are present in only ~40% of individuals with clinically and hormonally diagnosed androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS). Previous studies revealed the existence of an AR gene mutation-negative group of patients with AIS who have compromised androgen receptor (AR) function (AIS type II). Objective: To investigate whether AIS type II can be due to epigenetic...
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