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FSHB Gene

Meaning

The FSHB gene, or Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Beta subunit gene, is a specific segment of DNA responsible for encoding the beta subunit protein of the gonadotropin Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH). This hormone is essential for reproductive health in both sexes, regulating follicular development in the female ovaries and spermatogenesis in the male testes. Variations or mutations within the FSHB gene can directly impact the synthesis and bioactivity of the FSH hormone, potentially leading to clinical issues such as infertility, menstrual cycle irregularities, or hypogonadism. Precise genetic analysis of this gene provides critical insights into an individual’s reproductive endocrine potential.