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Different mutations within or upstream of the GNAS locus cause distinct forms of pseudohypoparathyroidism.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 May 2006
Jüppner Harald, Bastepe Murat
Abstract excerpt
The term pseudohypoparathyroidism (PHP) refers to different disorders that are caused by mutations within GNAS or upstream of this complex genetic locus. GNAS gives rise to several different transcripts, including Gs alpha (alpha-subunit of the heterotrimeric stimulatory G protein), XL alpha s (extra-large variant of Gs alpha), and several additional sense and antisense transcripts. The complexity of the GNAS...
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