Research progress on molecular genetics of male homosexuality.
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1003-9406.2016.04.032
- Author:
Dan TU
1
,
2
,
3
,
4
;
Ruiwei XU
;
Guanglu ZHAO
;
Binbin WANG
;
Tiejian FENG
Author Information
1. Shenzhen Center for Chronic Disease Control, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
2. College of Life Science, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
3. School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410083, China
4. National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing 100081, China. Email: fengtiej@126.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Aromatase;
genetics;
Catechol O-Methyltransferase;
genetics;
Homosexuality, Male;
genetics;
Humans;
LIM-Homeodomain Proteins;
genetics;
Male;
Receptors, Dopamine D1;
genetics;
Transcription Factors;
genetics
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics
2016;33(4):569-572
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Sexual orientation is influenced by both environmental factors and biological factors. Family and twin studies have shown that genetic factors play an important role in the formation of male homosexuality. Genome-wide scan also revealed candidate chromosomal regions which may be associated with male homosexuality, but so far no clearly related genes have been found. This article reviews the progress of relevant studies and candidate genes which are related to male homosexuality.
