hrp0094p2-406 | Sex differentiation, gonads and gynaecology or sex endocrinology | ESPE2021

ZSWIM7 is associated with human female meiosis and familial primary ovarian insufficiency

McGlacken-Byrne Sinéad M , Le Quesne Stabej Polona , Del Valle Torres Ignacio , Ocaka Louise , Gagunashvili Andrey , Crespo Berta , Moreno Nadjeda , James Chela , Bacchelli Chiara , Dattani Mehul , Williams Hywel J , Kelberman Dan , Achermann John C , Conway Gerard S

Background: Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) affects 1% of women and is associated with significant medical consequences. In approximately 10% of cases, POI presents early with absent puberty or primary amenorrhoea. A genetic cause for POI can be found in up to 30% of women. Identified genes often relate to the complex biological processes occurring in fetal life which underpin normal ovary development and function in later adulthood.Objective: We aim...