The expression of DAZL1 in the ovary of the human female fetus

Meng Yin Tsai*, Shiuh Young Chang, Hsin Yi Lo, I. Hsuan Chen, Fu Jeng Huang, Fu Tsai Kung, Ying Jen Lu

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Abstract

Objective: To determine whether DAZL1 is expressed in human fetal ovarian tissue. Design: The presence of DAZL1 expression was determined by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Setting: Academic tertiary care medical center and research unit of university. Patient(s): Five female abortuses between the 19th and 22nd week of gestational age. Intervention(s): Fetal ovarian tissues were collected immediately after the cessation of the heart beat. Main Outcome Measure(s): The product of RT-PCR. Result(s): DAZL1 expression was detected in all five samples. Conclusion(s): DAZL1 is not only expressed in human testes but also in ovaries. It may play a role in germ cell survival and gonad development in both sexes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)627-630
Number of pages4
JournalFertility and Sterility
Volume73
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 03 2000
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • DAZL1
  • Fetus
  • Ovary
  • Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT- PCR)

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