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Hypothyroidism in thyroid transcription factor 1 haploinsufficiency is caused by reduced expression of the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor.
Molecular endocrinology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 Nov 2003
Moeller Lars C, Kimura Shioko, Kusakabe Takashi, Liao Xiao-Hui, Van Sande Jacqueline, Refetoff Samuel
Abstract excerpt
Humans expressing one allele of the thyroid transcription factor 1 (TTF1) gene have neurological symptoms and increased serum TSH with variable degrees of hypothyroidism. Ttf1+/- mice have also poor coordination and increased serum TSH concentration (205 +/- 22 vs. 92 +/- 12 mU/liter; P < 0.001)...
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