BACKGROUND The circadian system has a major role in maintaining homeostasis and proper body functions including reproductive capacity. The aim of this study was to examine whether there is an association between genetic variability in the primary clock genes CLOCK and ARNTL and male infertility in humans. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS We performed a case-control study, where we searched for ...

Spermatogenesis is an essential stage in human male gamete development, which is regulated by many Y chromosome specific genes. Most of these genes are centred in a specific region located on the long arm of the human Y chromosome known as the azoospermia factor region (AZF). Deletion events are common in Y chromosome because of its peculiar structural organization. Astonishingly, among the sev...

BACKGROUND The infertility is an important health problem, affecting about 15% of couples. The important role of genetic factors in pathogenesis of infertility is now increasingly recognized. The value of karyotyping women in the routine work-out of couples referred for sterility has long been recommended. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to define the frequency of all chromosomal aberrati...

The Fc receptor-like 3 (FCRL3) gene was reported to be linked to a variety of autoimmune diseases, including endometriosis-related infertility. However, this linkage has not been studied in Chinese population and there has been no meta-analysis on the interrelationship of FCRL3 gene and endometriosis-related infertility. The aim of the study was to investigate the association between FCRL3 gene...

PRMT6, PEX10 and SOX5 genetic variants were identified as male infertility-associated loci in a genome-wide association study further validated various populations. Still, the results of previous case-control studies varied, which could be due to differences participants? ethnic backgrounds. The main purpose present was evaluate supposed these with idiopathic infertility North Macedonian popula...