hrp0082fc6.1 | Gonads & DSD | ESPE2014

Search for Genetic Defects in the Transcription Factor Genes FOXL2, FOXE1, BMP15, NOBOX, and GDF9 in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults With Premature Ovarian Insufficiency POI

Settas Nikolaos , Anapliotou Margarita , Deligeoroglou Euthimios , Kanavakis Emmanuel , Fryssira Eleni , Kanaka-Gantenbein Christina , Michala Lina , Dacou-Voutetakis Catherine , Creatsas George , Chrousos George P , Voutetakis Antonis

Background: Molecular defects are rarely detected in Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) patients.Objective and Hypotheses: We hypothesized that the frequency of causative molecular defects could be higher in cases with early onset of POI. Moreover, the analysis of multiple genes in the same POI group could disclose co-existence of more than one molecular aberration.Method: In 25 subjects, aged 17.1±7 years at POI onset, bid...