[Genetic bases of human sex determination and differentiation]

Ginekol Pol. 2002 Sep;73(9):796-805.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Male and female sex determination depends on Y-linked SRY gene activity. This gene initiates the cascade of reactions which lead to the differentiation of bipotential, indifferent gonads to testes or ovaries, depending on the presence or absence of active from SRY. Since SRY discovery in 1990, several new genes playing important role in gonadal and in both internal and external genitalia development and differentiation have been identified. Detailed knowledge concerning above mentioned genes will enhance our understanding of etiology of sexual development abnormalities.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Embryonic and Fetal Development / physiology
  • Female
  • Genes, sry* / physiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sex Determination Analysis
  • Sex Determination Processes*
  • Sex Differentiation / genetics
  • Sex Differentiation / physiology*