[HTML][HTML] The genetic causes of male factor infertility: a review

KLO O'brien, AC Varghese, A Agarwal - Fertility and sterility, 2010‏ - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To illustrate the necessity for an enhanced understanding of the genetic basis
of male factor infertility, to present a comprehensive synopsis of these genetic elements, and …

Developmental model for the pathogenesis of testicular carcinoma in situ: genetic and environmental aspects

E Rajpert-De Meyts - Human reproduction update, 2006‏ - academic.oup.com
Carcinoma in situ testis (CIS), also known as intratubular germ cell neoplasia (ITGCN), is a
pre-invasive precursor of testicular germ cell tumours, the commonest cancer type of male …

A multi-faceted approach to understanding male infertility: gene mutations, molecular defects and assisted reproductive techniques (ART)

E Tahmasbpour, D Balasubramanian… - Journal of assisted …, 2014‏ - Springer
Background The assisted reproductive techniques aimed to assist infertile couples have
their own offspring carry significant risks of passing on molecular defects to next …

The CAG repeat polymorphism within the androgen receptor gene and maleness1

M Zitzmann, E Nieschlag - International journal of andrology, 2003‏ - Wiley Online Library
The androgen testosterone and its metabolite dihydrotestosterone exert their effects on gene
expression and thus effect maleness via the androgen receptor (AR). A diverse range of …

Guidelines for the appropriate use of genetic tests in infertile couples

C Foresta, A Ferlin, L Gianaroli… - European Journal of …, 2002‏ - nature.com
Research on genetic causes of male and female infertility rapidly expanded in the last years,
following the development of in vitro fertilising techniques. Genetic tests are now available to …

Phenotypic heterogeneity of mutations in androgen receptor gene

R Singh, L Singh, K Thangaraj - Asian journal of andrology, 2007‏ - Wiley Online Library
Androgen receptor (AR) gene has been extensively studied in diverse clinical conditions. In
addition to the point mutations, trinucleotide repeat (CAG and GGN) length polymorphisms …

Mutations at the mitochondrial DNA polymerase (POLG) locus associated with male infertility

AT Rovio, DR Marchington, S Donat, HC Schuppe… - Nature …, 2001‏ - nature.com
Human mitochondrial DNA polymerase, encoded by POLG, contains a polyglutamine tract
encoded by a CAG microsatellite repeat 1, 2. Analysis of POLG genotypes in different …

Challenges in testosterone measurement, data interpretation, and methodological appraisal of interventional trials

LW Trost, JP Mulhall - The journal of sexual medicine, 2016‏ - academic.oup.com
Introduction Male hypogonadism is a common condition, with an increasing body of
literature on diagnosis, implications, and management. Given the significant variability in …

Male infertility and variation in CAG repeat length in the androgen receptor gene: a meta-analysis

CA Davis-Dao, ED Tuazon, RZ Sokol… - The Journal of …, 2007‏ - academic.oup.com
Context: Many studies have investigated the association between male infertility and
trinucleotide repeat polymorphisms in the androgen receptor (AR) gene, but no …

Androgen receptor gene and male infertility

EL Yong, CJ Loy, KS Sim - Human reproduction update, 2003‏ - academic.oup.com
Androgens are critical steroid hormones that determine the expression of the male
phenotype. Their actions are mediated by a single androgen receptor (AR) which, upon …