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Identification and functional analysis of the novel S179R POU1F1 mutation associated with combined pituitary hormone deficiency.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Dec 2006
Miyata Ichiro, Vallette-Kasic Sophie, Saveanu Alexandru, Takeuchi Mizuho, Yoshikawa Hideki, Tajima Asako, Tojo Katsuyoshi, Reynaud Rachel, Gueydan Magali, Enjalbert Alain, Tajima Naoko, Eto Yoshikatsu, Brue Thierry
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: The pituitary-specific transcription factor 1 plays a key role in the development and differentiation of three pituitary cell types: somatotrophs, lactotrophs, and thyrotrophs. Several mutations of the human gene (called POU1F1) have been shown to be responsible for a phenotype of combined pituitary hormone deficiency involving GH, prolactin (PRL), and TSH. OBJECTIVE: We have identified a novel...
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