hrp0084lbp-1261 | Late Breaking Posters | ESPE2015

POLR3H Variant is Associated with Primary Ovarian Failure in Two Families

Franca Monica , Funari Mariana , Domenice Sorahia , Nishi Mirian , Costa Elaine , Gontijo Leticia , Latronico Ana Claudia , Jorge Alexander , Lerario Antonio , Mendonca Berenice

Background: Primary ovarian failure (POF) is a major cause of female infertility. POF is characterized by amenorrhea, hypo-estrogenism, and elevated gonadotrophin levels. In POF disorder, several genetic alterations have been described, however in most of the patients the etiology of this disorder remains unknown.Objective and hypotheses: To identify new genes implicated in the development of POF using whole-exome sequencing (WES)....