Article
A maternal epimutation of GNAS leads to Albright osteodystrophy and parathyroid hormone resistance.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Mar 2008
Mariot Virginie, Maupetit-Méhouas Stéphanie, Sinding Christiane, Kottler Marie-Laure, Linglart Agnès
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: Pseudohypoparathyroidism (PHP) type Ia is a rare maternally transmitted disease due to maternal loss-of-function mutations of GNAS, the gene encoding Galphas, the alpha-stimulatory subunit of the G protein. Affected individuals display hormonal resistance (mainly PTH and TSH resistance) and Albright hereditary osteodystrophy. PHP type Ib (PHP-Ib), usually defined by isolated renal resistance to PTH and...
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