Genes and premature ovarian failure.

doi:10.1016/s0303-7207(98)00172-5

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Genes and premature ovarian failure.

Molecular and cellular endocrinology - 25 Oct 1998

Christin-Maitre S, Vasseur C, Portnoï M F, Bouchard P

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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, aut...

Topics

Animals
Ataxia Telangiectasia
Chromosomes, Human
Disease Models, Animal
Female
Humans
Mice
Mice, Knockout
Mutation
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
X Chromosome

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