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Genetics of Puberty

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Genetics is an important determinant in the timing of puberty. Genes such as KISS1 and TAC3 were discovered while studying specific cases of idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and are now believed to play a critical role in normal puberty. MKRN3, which was found while studying central precocious puberty, is the most recent addition to the list of genes responsible for puberty. Genome-wide association studies have also made breakthroughs in other genes, such as LIN28B, involved in the process of puberty. This chapter will discuss the aforementioned genes and their roles in normal puberty.

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Sanchez, J. (2014). Genetics of Puberty. In: Dietrich, J. (eds) Female Puberty. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0912-4_3

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