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Novel variants in MEI1 cause female infertility characterized by early embryonic arrest and implantation failure.
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 1 Feb 2026
Chen Beili, Chai Menghan, Zhu Yutong, Zhang Qiannan, Yang Dandan, Xiong Min, Cao Yunxia, Wei Zhaolian, Li Lin, Zhang Zhiguo, Xu Yuping
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PURPOSE: Early embryonic arrest (EEA) and implantation failure are prevalent causes of female infertility, with genetic factors playing a significant role. MEI1 is a crucial gene for meiotic chromosome synapsis and is essential for the formation of double-strand breaks (DSBs) during germ cell meiosis. MEI1 variants contribute to EEA and implantation failure. In this study, we reported newly identified mutations...
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