CAPN10 alleles are associated with polycystic ovary syndrome

  • Alejandro Gonzalez
  • , Eduardo Abril
  • , Alfredo Roca
  • , Maria José Aragón
  • , Maria José Figueroa
  • , Pilar Velarde
  • , José Luis Royo
  • , Luis Miguel Real
  • , Agustín Ruiz

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Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by chronic anovulation infertility, hyperandrogenemia, and frequently insulin resistance. This study investigated whether polymorphisms in the CAPN10 gene are related with PCOS etiology. The allelic frequencies and genotypes of CAPN10 polymorphisms UCSNP-44, 43, 19, and 63 were determined in 55 well characterized women with polycystic ovaries and 93 unrelated healthy controls using spectrofluorimetric analyses and real-time PCR. Our data indicate that CAPN10 UCSNP-44 allele is associated with PCOS in the Spanish population (P = 0.01). These results support a role of Calpain 10 gene in PCOS susceptibility in humans.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3971-3976
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
Volume87
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Biochemistry
  • Endocrinology
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry, medical

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