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Three new mutations in the gene for the growth hormone (gh)-releasing hormone receptor in familial isolated gh deficiency type ib.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jan 2001
Salvatori R, Fan X, Phillips J A, Espigares-Martin R, Martin De Lara I, Freeman K L, Plotnick L, Al-Ashwal A, Levine M A
Abstract excerpt
Isolated GH deficiency (IGHD) is familial in 5-30% of cases. The majority of patients have the type IB form, characterized by autosomal recessive transmission, low but measurable serum concentrations of GH, and responsiveness to exogenous GH therapy. Unique mutations in the gene encoding the GHRH...
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