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ArticleJournal of medical genetics2026

Genetic and embryonic transcriptome analyses reveal the molecular and developmental basis of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome.

Na Chen, Xi Cheng, Sen Zhao, Hengqiang Zhao, Chenglu Qin, Yaru Zhang, Xijuan Lin, Qing Li, Yuan Wang, Jia Kang and 13 more

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Na Chen *National Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking UnionMedical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Xi Cheng *Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7731-9800
Sen Zhao *Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Hengqiang Zhao *Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Chenglu QinDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The 3rd Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Luohu Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Yaru ZhangInstitute of Biomedical Big Data, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Xijuan LinPeking Union Medical College Hospital, Eight-year Medical Doctor Program, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Qing LiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Yuan WangNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking UnionMedical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Jia KangNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking UnionMedical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Jing YuNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking UnionMedical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Jianbin GuoNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking UnionMedical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Qianqian GaoNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking UnionMedical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Jiali DuanNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking UnionMedical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Yuchen NiuState Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Jianzhong SuInstitute of Biomedical Big Data, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Zhihong WuDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Terry Jianguo ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Wanlu LiuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Pengfei LiuBaylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
Shan DengNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking UnionMedical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Nan WuDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China zhu_julie@vip.sina.com dr.wunan@pumch.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9429-2889
Lan ZhuNational Clinical Research Center for Obstetric & Gynecologic Diseases, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking UnionMedical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China zhu_julie@vip.sina.com dr.wunan@pumch.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5753-5426

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKHS) is characterised by aplasia of the uterus, cervix and upper part of the vagina. The genetic aetiology remains incompletely understood.

methodsWe performed gene-level and gene set-level burden analyses based on exome sequencing/genome sequencing data from 727 probands with MRKHS and 2504 female control individuals. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) was performed on human and mouse embryonic metanephros at different developmental stages. Genetic and transcriptomic data were integrated to prioritise suboptimal genetic signals, identify relevant cell types and determine key developmental stages. Potential digenic inheritance was assessed and prioritised using coexpression patterns from scRNA-seq data.

resultsWe identified known MRKHS genes (

conclusionOur study reveals both established and novel genetic contributors to MRKHS, links them to specific embryonic cell types and stages, and highlights potential digenic inheritance patterns. Integrating genetic burden and single-cell transcriptomic data provides new insights into the complex molecular mechanisms underlying MRKHS.

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46, XX Disorders of Sex DevelopmentCongenital AbnormalitiesMullerian DuctsTranscriptomeAnimalsExome SequencingFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, DevelopmentalHumansMiceSingle-Cell AnalysisUterusFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsGenetics

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