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Germline mutations of the MEN1 gene in Korean families with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) or MEN1-related disorders.
Clinical genetics - 1 Jul 2003
Park J-H, Kim I-J, Kang H C, Lee S-H, Shin Y, Kim K-H, Lim S-B, Kang S-B, Lee Ku, Kim S Y, Lee M-S, Lee M-K, Park J-H, Moon S-D, Park J-G
Abstract excerpt
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a familial cancer syndrome characterized by the combined occurrence of tumours of the parathyroid glands, pancreatic islet cells and anterior pituitary gland. Mutation analysis of the MEN1 gene has enabled the genetic diagnosis of patients with MEN1. Two MEN1-related disorders - familial isolated hyperparathyroidism (FIHP) and familial pituitary adenoma - are...
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