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Identification of three novel mutations in the GATA3 gene responsible for familial hypoparathyroidism and deafness in the Chinese population.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Nov 2006
Chiu Wei-Yih, Chen Huan-Wen, Chao Hwei-Wen, Yann Lee-Tzong, Tsai Keh-Sung
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Familial hypoparathyroidism may be caused by mutations of several genes. The CaSR and GATA3 genes are the two candidates most commonly responsible for this condition. OBJECTIVES: We collected five unrelated families with familial hypoparathyroidism and examined their CaSR and GATA3 genes. METHODS: Blood samples from these five families and 50 ethnically matched unrelated controls were acquired....
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