Article
Maternal genetic variants associated with aneuploid conception: a narrative review.
Human reproduction update - 1 Sept 2026
Ha Siyao, Liu Wenyi, Yuan Ping, Yuan Shangya, Cao Chunwei, Meng Anming, Chen Hui
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human aneuploid conception, a leading cause of infertility, pregnancy loss, and congenital disorders (e.g. Down's syndrome), arises from errors in chromosome segregation during oocyte meiosis or embryonic mitosis. While advanced maternal age is a well-established risk factor, significant inter-individual variation exists among younger women, suggesting a substantial role for maternal genetic...
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- Humans
- Aneuploidy
- Female
- Pregnancy
- Genetic Variation
- Fertilization
