Genes and premature ovarian failure.

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Premature ovarian failure (POF) is an heterogeneous syndrome. Among genetic causes, X monosomy as in Turner syndrome or X deletions and translocations are known to be responsible for POF. The genes involved in ovarian function, located on the X chromosome are still unknown. On the other hand, autosomal abnormalities have been identified in POF patients such as mutations of the FSH gene, the LH and FSH receptor...

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