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Biallelic variants in DLGAP5 cause spindle assembly defects and human early embryonic arrest.
Human reproduction (Oxford, England) - 1 Oct 2025
Hu Huiling, Wan Xian, Sun Jiaqi, Zhang Shen, Guo Jing, Zhang Yinli, Meng Fei, Zhang Shuoping, Gu Yifan, Gong Fei, Liao Hongqing, Lin Ge, Zheng Wei
Abstract excerpt
STUDY QUESTION: What effects do DLGAP5 defects have on human early embryo development? SUMMARY ANSWER: DLGAP5 deficiency disrupts normal spindle assembly through its interaction with TACC3, leading to female infertility characterized by recurrent early embryonic arrest (REEA). WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: REEA is a significant contributor to failures in assisted reproductive technology. While genetic factors play a...
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- Humans
- Female
- Animals
- Mice
- Spindle Apparatus
- Embryonic Development
