Mutational analysis of betaglycan/TGF-betaRIII in premature ovarian failure

Fertil Steril. 2007 Jan;87(1):210-2. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.05.080. Epub 2006 Nov 2.

Abstract

Targeted mutational screening of the inhibin-binding domain of betaglycan (exons 11 and 12) demonstrated an increased occurrence of the exon 12 194969T-->C variant in POF patients (27/54; 50%) compared to controls (8/41; 19.5%; P=.002); however, no gene variations were identified in exon 11.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cohort Studies
  • DNA Mutational Analysis
  • Female
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease / epidemiology
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease / genetics
  • Genetic Testing / methods
  • Humans
  • New Zealand / epidemiology
  • Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide / genetics
  • Prevalence
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency / epidemiology*
  • Primary Ovarian Insufficiency / genetics*
  • Proteoglycans / genetics*
  • Receptors, Transforming Growth Factor beta / genetics*
  • Risk Assessment / methods*
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Proteoglycans
  • Receptors, Transforming Growth Factor beta
  • betaglycan