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Pseudohypoparathyroidism type Ia. Albright hereditary osteodystrophy: a model for research on G protein-coupled receptors and genomic imprinting.
The Netherlands journal of medicine - 1 Mar 2000
Simon A, Koppeschaar H P, Roijers J F, Höppener J W, Lips C J
Abstract excerpt
Pseudohypoparathyroidism type Ia (PHP Ia) is a hereditary endocrine disorder, characterised by resistance to parathyroid hormone (PTH), causing disturbance of calcium homeostasis, and to several other polypeptide hormones. Patients with PHP Ia exhibit a complex of somatic abnormalities, termed Albright hereditary osteodystrophy (AHO). Treatment with vitamin D derivatives alleviates symptoms of hypocalcemia and...
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