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Evolution of gonadotropin deficiency in a patient with type II autosomal dominant GH deficiency.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Dec 2006
Turton James P G, Buchanan Charles R, Robinson Iain C A F, Aylwin Simon J B, Dattani Mehul T
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Type II isolated GH deficiency (IGHD type II) is caused by dominant negative splicing or point mutations of the GH-1 gene. Studies have suggested that dominant mutant GH forms prevent the secretion of wild-type GH, resulting in eventual cell death; surprisingly, some patients with these GH mutations develop other hormonal deficiencies (ACTH, TSH). SUBJECTS: The proband presented at the age of 2.3...
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