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Genetic epistasis in FSH action influences female reproductive lifespan.
Reproduction (Cambridge, England) - 5 Feb 2026
Kordes Gunnar P, Busch Alexander S
Abstract excerpt
Genetic factors significantly influence the timing of menarche and menopause, key markers defining the female reproductive lifespan. However, previous genetic studies have primarily focused on additive genetic models, overlooking potential gene-gene interactions ("epistasis"), particularly within critical hormonal pathways such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) signaling. This study investigates epistasis...
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