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Modeling primary ovarian insufficiency-associated loci in C. elegans identifies novel pathogenic allele of MSH5.
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 1 Jun 2022
Macaisne Nicolas, Touzon Maria Sol, Rajkovic Aleksander, Yanowitz Judith L
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PURPOSE: In women under the age of 40, primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a devastating diagnosis with significant prevalence of 1-4% (Rajkovic and Pangas, Semin Reprod Med. 35(3):231-40, 2017). POI is characterized by amenorrhea with elevated levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and reduced estrogen levels, mimicking the menopausal state. Genetic determinants account for just over 10% of POI cases,...
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