High-resolution array-CGH analysis on 46,XX patients affected by early onset primary ovarian insufficiency discloses new genes involved in ovarian function.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

Can high resolution array-CGH analysis on a cohort of women showing a primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) phenotype in young age identify copy number variants (CNVs) with a deleterious effect on ovarian function?

Summary answer

This approach has proved effective to clarify the role of CNVs in POI pathogenesis and to better unveil both novel candidate genes and pathogenic mechanisms.

What is known already

POI describes the progression toward the cessation of ovarian function before the age of 40 years. Genetic causes are highly heterogeneous and despite several genes being associated with ovarian failure, most of genetic basis of POI still needs to be elucidated.

Study design, size, duration

The current study included 67 46,XX patients with early

SUBMITTER: Bestetti I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6389867 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature