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 x 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 x 10(-9)), which also influences adult height. We provide the first evidence for common genetic variants influencing female sexual maturation.
Original language | Undefined/Unknown |
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Pages (from-to) | 648-650 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Nature Genetics |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Research programs
- EMC MM-01-39-04