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Effects of a mutation in the transmembrane and coiled-coil domains 2 gene on ovarian function and reproductive aging.
Maturitas - 1 Apr 2026
Xu Che, Ruan Xiangyan, Li Yanqiu, Yang Yu, Wang Zecheng, Liu Anming, Cheng Jiaojiao, Gu Muqing, Mueck Alfred O
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OBJECTIVES: A mutation in the transmembrane and coiled-coil domain 2 (TMCO2) gene was identified in a family with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). To determine whether the TMCO2 mutation causes the decline in ovarian function, Tmco2-deficient mice were bred and studied. DESIGN: The F2 generation of Tmco2-deficient mice was obtained, and the breeding outcomes were assessed. Physical characteristics of the...
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