Meta-analysis of genome-wide association data identifies two loci influencing age at menarche.
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ABSTRACT: We conducted a meta-analysis of genome-wide association data to detect genes influencing age at menarche in 17,510 women. The strongest signal was at 9q31.2 (P = 1.7 × 10(-9)), where the nearest genes include TMEM38B, FKTN, FSD1L, TAL2 and ZNF462. The next best signal was near the LIN28B gene (rs7759938; P = 7.0 × 10(-9)), which also influences adult height. We provide the first evidence for common genetic variants influencing female sexual maturation.
SUBMITTER: Perry JR
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2942986 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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