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Accelerating onset of puberty through modification of early life nutrition induces modest but persistent changes in bull sperm DNA Methylation profiles Post-puberty [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
In humans and model species, alterations of sperm DNA methylation patterns have been reported in cases of spermatogenesis defects, male infertility and exposure to toxins or nutritional challenges, suggesting that a memory of environmental or ...
Kenny, David A.   +37 more
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Review: Early and late determinants of puberty in ruminants and the role of nutrition

open access: yesAnimal, 2023
This article reviews the scientific literature on puberty with a focus on ruminants and draws inference, where appropriate, from recent findings in transgenic mouse models and human pathology. Early genetic determinants of puberty have been discovered in
A.H. Duittoz, D.A. Kenny
doaj   +1 more source

Age, puberty, body dissatisfaction, and physical activity decline in adolescents. Results of the German Health Interview and Examination Survey (KiGGS)

open access: yes, 2011
Finne E, Bucksch J, Lampert T, Kolip P. Age, puberty, body dissatisfaction, and physical activity decline in adolescents. Results of the German Health Interview and Examination Survey (KiGGS).
Bucksch, Jens   +13 more
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Association of puberty timing with parental age at childbirth among primary and secondary students in Beijing

open access: yesZhongguo gonggong weisheng, 2022
ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between puberty timing and parental age at childbirth among primary and secondary students and in Beijing, and to provide a reference for further comprehending puberty development of children and adolescents ...
Zu-hong ZHANG, Tian-jiao CHEN, Jun MA
doaj   +1 more source

Investigations on “EARLY NORMAL PUBERTY” [PDF]

open access: yesPediatric Research, 1979
“Early normal puberty” (H. Seckel, 1951) is no pathological form of sexual development but an extreme variant of the norm. This is a report on 11 girls and 2 boys. First pubertal signs, inaccurately remembered in most cases, varied from age 6.25 to 9.0 Menarche occurred with 10.45 ± 0.95 ys.
J R Bierich, P E Esteves
openaire   +1 more source

Early Puberty Trend during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Singapore

open access: yesJournal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
Objectives. We aimed to study the trend of referrals for precocious puberty during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to pre-COVID years, explore the differences in the demographic and clinical features, and evaluate the contributing factors. Methodology.
Annie Leong, Rashida Farhad Vasanwala
doaj   +1 more source

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) presenting with dichotomous pubertal presentation: a case series

open access: yesJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant disorder that is caused by a mutation in the NF1 gene, which is located on chromosome 17q11.2, which encodes for a protein known as “Neurofibromin”, which acts as an inhibitor of oncogene RAS. This
Versha Rani Rai   +5 more
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Precocious Puberty and Benign Variants in Female Children: Etiology, Diagnostic Challenges, and Clinical Management

open access: yesEndocrines
Precocious puberty, defined as the onset of secondary sexual characteristics before age 8 in girls, presents a diagnostic challenge in distinguishing between normal variants and pathological conditions requiring intervention.
Roberto Paparella   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Role of Pediatric Nutrition as a Modifiable Risk Factor for Precocious Puberty

open access: yesLife, 2021
Puberty is a critical phase of growth and development characterized by a complex process regulated by the neuroendocrine system. Precocious puberty (PP) is defined as the appearance of physical and hormonal signs of pubertal development at an earlier age
Valeria Calcaterra   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pubertal Development in Girls: A Retrospective Evaluation of Girls Presenting with Precocious Puberty Before and During the Pandemic

open access: yesÇocuk Dergisi
Objective: The timing of pubertal onset is a complex biological process influenced by various factors, many of which remain poorly understood. A notable increase in early puberty cases was observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study evaluated girls
Esin Karakılıç Özturan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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