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MEI4 variations drive female reproductive disorders via impaired oocyte abundance and developmental potential.
Journal of genetics and genomics = Yi chuan xue bao - 1 Apr 2026
Wang Yiyang, Qi Yu, Xu Keyan, Tang Shuyan, Tan Luyi, Xu Bingying, Wang Ying, Zhang Shuxian, Zou Yang, Gao Yuan, Zhang Chunmei, Liang Xin, Jiao Xue, Zhao Shidou, Zhao Han, Wang Shixuan, Qin Yingying, Guo Ting, Chen Zi-Jiang
Abstract excerpt
Meiotic DNA double-strand break (DSB) formation is pivotal for oocyte development, regulating both ovarian reserve and oocyte developmental potential. Mutations in DSB formation genes have been associated with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and adverse pregnancy outcomes in women. Whole exome sequencing in 1530 POI patients across two Chinese cohorts identifies loss-of-function variants in the DSB...
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