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Suggested role of silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1) gene in female infertility: A cross-sectional study in Pakistan.
International journal of clinical practice - 1 Jun 2021
Alam Faiza, Rehman Rehana, Fatima Syeda Sadia, Ashraf Mussarat, Khan Taseer Ahmed
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AIM & OBJECTIVE: Silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1) gene stimulates the expression of antioxidants and repairs damaged cells. It affects the mitochondrial activity within the oocytes to overcome the oxidant stress. We aimed to assess an association of SIRT1 polymorphism (Tag SNPs rs10509291 and rs12778366) with fertility, and assess serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH),...
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