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A new silent germline mutation of the TSH receptor: coexpression in a hyperthyroid family member with a second activating somatic mutation.
Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association - 1 May 2008
Gozu Hulya Iliksu, Mueller Sandra, Bircan Rifat, Krohn Knut, Ekinci Gazenfer, Yavuzer Dilek, Sargin Haluk, Sargin Mehmet, Ones Tunc, Gezen Cem, Orbay Ekrem, Cirakoglu Beyazit, Paschke Ralf
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Up to date, three thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR) germline variants have been reported for which no functional consequences have been detected by in vitro characterizations. However, familial nonautoimmune hyperthyroidism and hot nodules are clearly associated with constitutively activating TSHR germline mutations. We describe a family with a new TSHR germline mutation that is associated...
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