Journal article
Genome-wide association study meta-analysis of dizygotic twinning illuminates genetic regulation of female fecundity
Abstract
STUDY QUESTION: Which genetic factors regulate female propensity for giving birth to spontaneous dizygotic (DZ) twins?
SUMMARY ANSWER: We identified four new loci, GNRH1, FSHR, ZFPM1, and IPO8, in addition to previously identified loci, FSHB and SMAD3.
Authors
Mbarek H; Gordon SD; Duffy DL; Hubers N; Mortlock S; Beck JJ; Hottenga J-J; Pool R; Dolan CV; Actkins KV
Journal
Human Reproduction, Vol. 39, No. 1, pp. 240–257
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
January 5, 2024
DOI
10.1093/humrep/dead247
ISSN
0268-1161