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Genetic Susceptibility and Pathogenesis of Hypospadias.
Biochemical genetics - 1 Jun 2026
Ajayi Ayodeji Folorunsho, Oyowvi Mega Obukohwo, Akanbi Grace Bosede, Ajayi Lydia Oluwatoyin, Ayomide Jonathan Jegede
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This study examines the genetic susceptibility and pathogenesis of hypospadias. Hypospadias is a birth defect of the urethra where the urinary opening is on the underside of the penis rather than at the tip. This study aims to identify the genetic basis of this defect and, by extension, improve our understanding of the biological pathways involved in its pathogenesis. Novel genetic loci and variants associated...
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