Article
New N-terminal located mutation (Q4ter) within the POU1F1-gene (PIT-1) causes recessive combined pituitary hormone deficiency and variable phenotype.
Growth hormone & IGF research : official journal of the Growth Hormone Research Society and the International IGF Research Society - 1 Oct 2003
Salemi Souzan, Besson Amélie, Eblé Andrée, Gallati Sabina, Pfäffle Roland W, Mullis Primus E
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Growth is an inherent property of life. About 10% of the congenital forms of growth retardation and short stature are genetically caused. Beside the gene involved in direct GH-production, there are different candidate genes important for appropriate pituitary development causing combined pituitary hormone deficiency (CPHD). However, severe growth retardation and failure to thrive remain the leading...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Consanguinity
- DNA-Binding Proteins
- Female
- Growth Disorders
- Human Growth Hormone
- Humans
