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Hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor syndrome in Roma families from Portugal is due to a founder mutation of the HRPT2 gene.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Apr 2004
Cavaco Branca M, Guerra Laura, Bradley Karin J, Carvalho Davide, Harding Brian, Oliveira Amélia, Santos Maria-Amparo, Sobrinho Luís G, Thakker Rajesh V, Leite Valeriano
Abstract excerpt
The hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumor (HPT-JT) syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by the occurrence of parathyroid tumors and ossifying jaw fibromas. The gene causing HPT-JT, HRPT2, is located on chromosome 1q31.2 and consists of 17 exons that encode a 531-amino acid protein, designated parafibromin. We recently identified six Roma families in Portugal with 56 members (11 affected and 45...
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