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Potential risk factors for hypospadias and negative correlation with DICER1 (rs3742330) A>G variant in Algerian population: A case-control study.
Birth defects research - 1 May 2024
Rania Laouar, Djalila Chellat, Brahim Djoudi, Rayene Achou, Meroua Horchi, Souhem Touabti, Zoubir Atrih, Hichem Choutri, Asma Boukri, Dalila Satta, Karima Sifi
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BACKGROUND: Hypospadias continues to be a prevalent congenital anomaly affecting the male external genitalia, characterized by an unclear origin and complex treatment approaches. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors associated with hypospadias and explore its genetic link with the DICER1 rs3742330 variant. METHODS: The study involved two groups: 105 male children with hypospadias and 111 healthy male...
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