Article
Genetic analysis of RET, GFR alpha 1 and GDNF genes in Spanish families with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A.
International journal of cancer - 10 May 2002
Gil Laura, Azañedo Marta, Pollán Marina, Cristobal Eva, Arribas Begoña, García-Albert Luis, García-Sáiz Alfredo, Maestro María Luisa, Torres Antonio, Menárguez Javier, Rojas José M
Abstract excerpt
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN 2A) is associated with specific germline missense mutations in the RET proto-oncogene. This locus encodes a receptor tyrosine kinase whose activation requires the formation of a multimeric receptor complex including GDNF as a ligand and GFR alpha 1 as a coreceptor. In order to explore the role of RET, GFR alpha 1 and GDNF genes in the variation of phenotypes observed in...
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