Whole-exome sequencing reveals candidate high-risk susceptibility genes for endometriosis

Whole-exome sequencing reveals candidate high-risk susceptibility genes for endometriosis

Abstract Background Endometriosis is a common, chronic disease among fertile-aged women. Disease course may be highly invasive, requiring extensive surgery. The etiology of endometriosis remains elusive, though a high level of heritability is well established. Several low-penetrance predisposing loc...

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Main Authors: Susanna Nousiainen, Outi Kuismin, Siiri Reinikka, Roosa Manninen, Sara Khamaiseh, Mari Kuivalainen, Anna Terho, Sari Koivurova, Maarit Niinimäki, Kari Salokas, Markku Varjosalo, Anne Ahtikoski, Ralf Bützow, Outi Lindgren, Outi Uimari, Pia Vahteristo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Human Genomics
Subjects:
Endometriosis
Familial predisposition
Whole-exome sequencing
High-grade serous carcinoma
Candidate genes
FGFR4
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40246-023-00538-9

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