Article
Deficient H2A.Z deposition is associated with genesis of uterine leiomyoma.
Nature - 1 Aug 2021
Berta Davide G, Kuisma Heli, Välimäki Niko, Räisänen Maritta, Jäntti Maija, Pasanen Annukka, Karhu Auli, Kaukomaa Jaana, Taira Aurora, Cajuso Tatiana, Nieminen Sanna, Penttinen Rosa-Maria, Ahonen Saija, Lehtonen Rainer, Mehine Miika, Vahteristo Pia, Jalkanen Jyrki, Sahu Biswajyoti, Ravantti Janne, Mäkinen Netta, Rajamäki Kristiina, Palin Kimmo, Taipale Jussi, Heikinheimo Oskari, Bützow Ralf, Kaasinen Eevi, Aaltonen Lauri A
Abstract excerpt
One in four women suffers from uterine leiomyomas (ULs)-benign tumours of the uterine wall, also known as uterine fibroids-at some point in premenopausal life. ULs can cause excessive bleeding, pain and infertility1, and are a common cause of hysterectomy2. They emerge through at least three distinct genetic drivers: mutations in MED12 or FH, or genomic rearrangement of HMGA23. Here we created genome-wide...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
