Article
X chromosome-linked Kallmann syndrome: clinical heterogeneity in three siblings carrying an intragenic deletion of the KAL-1 gene.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 May 2003
Massin Nathalie, Pêcheux Christophe, Eloit Corinne, Bensimon Jean-Louis, Galey Julie, Kuttenn Frédérique, Hardelin Jean-Pierre, Dodé Catherine, Touraine Philippe
Abstract excerpt
Kallmann syndrome (KS) is characterized by the association of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and anosmia. The gene underlying the X chromosome-linked form of the disease, KAL-1, consists of 14 coding exons. It encodes a glycoprotein, anosmin-1, which is involved in the embryonic migration of GnRH-synthesizing neurons and the differentiation of the olfactory bulbs. We describe herein the clinical heterogeneity in...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Body Height
- Cell Adhesion Molecules
- Chromosomes, Human, X
- Exons
- Extracellular Matrix Proteins
- Gene Deletion
- Genetic Linkage
- Humans
