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Pseudodominant inheritance of goitrous congenital hypothyroidism caused by TPO mutations: molecular and in silico studies.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Feb 2008
Deladoëy Johnny, Pfarr Nicole, Vuissoz Jean-Marc, Parma Jasmine, Vassart Gilbert, Biesterfeld Stefan, Pohlenz Joachim, Van Vliet Guy
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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Most cases of goitrous congenital hypothyroidism (CH) from thyroid dyshormonogenesis 1) follow a recessive mode of inheritance and 2) are due to mutations in the thyroid peroxidase gene (TPO). We report the genetic mechanism underlying the apparently dominant inheritance of goitrous CH in a nonconsanguineous family of French Canadian origin. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: Two brothers...
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