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Total iodide organification defect: clinical and molecular characterization of an Italian family.
Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association - 1 Sept 2005
Fugazzola Laura, Mannavola Deborah, Vigone Maria Cristina, Cirello Valentina, Weber Giovanna, Beck-Peccoz Paolo, Persani Luca
Abstract excerpt
Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) deficiency is frequently involved in total iodide organification defects (TIOD). According to the recessive mode of inheritance, mutations are found in homozygous or in compound heterozygous states. However, a single heterozygous TPO mutation is reported in a high percentage (approximately 20%) of patients with typical TIOD phenotype. In the present study, the genetic and clinical...
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