The azoospermia factor locus-c region was found to be related to Klinefelter syndrome in Turkish patients

Ceylan C., Ceylan G. G., Serel T. A.

GENETICS AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH, vol.9, no.2, pp.1229-1233, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.4238/vol9-2gmr826
  • Journal Name: GENETICS AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1229-1233
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We looked for a possible association between Klinefelter syndrome (KFS) and microdeletions in the Y chromosome in Turkish KFS patients. We examined the frequency of KFS in male patients with proven non-obstructive azoospermia and the types of Y chromosome microdeletions in these KFS patients. Fifty azoospermic patients and 50 fertile men were included in this study. KFS was found in 14 azoospermic patients. Y chromosome microdeletions were found in eight KFS patients. Azoospermia factor locus c (AZFc) was the most commonly deleted interval in KFS patients. All KFS patients had elevated plasma follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone concentrations, but they had normal plasma testosterone concentrations. Testis biopsy of five samples with Y microdeletions revealed Sertoli cell-only syndrome. No Y microdeletions were found in the fertile group. We concluded that there could be an association between the AZFc region and KFS. Screening for this should be part of diagnostic work-up, particularly in those considering assisted reproduction.