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MEN1 mutation analysis in Chinese patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1.
Endocrine-related cancer - 1 Dec 2007
Jiang Xiao-Hua, Lu Jie-Li, Cui Bin, Zhao Yong-Ju, Wang Wei-qing, Liu Jian-Min, Fang Wen-Qiang, Cao Ya-Nan, Ge Yan, Zhang Chang-xian, Casse Huguette, Li Xiao-Ying, Ning Guang
Abstract excerpt
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is an inherited tumour syndrome characterized by the development of tumours of the parathyroid, anterior pituitary and pancreatic islets, etc. Heterozygous germ line mutations of MEN1 gene are responsible for the onset of MEN1. We investigated the probands and 31 family members from eight unrelated Chinese families associated with MEN1 and identified four novel...
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