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Permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus caused by a novel homozygous (T168A) glucokinase (GCK) mutation: initial response to oral sulphonylurea therapy.
The Journal of pediatrics - 1 Jul 2008
Turkkahraman Doga, Bircan Iffet, Tribble Nicholas D, Akçurin Sema, Ellard Sian, Gloyn Anna L
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical response to sulphonylurea treatment in a child with a homozygous T168A GCK (glucokinase) mutation, causing permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus (PNDM). STUDY DESIGN: Oral glibenclamide was given for 3 months. Pancreatic beta cell function was assessed by a glucagon stimulation test. Mutant and wild-type (WT) GCK were characterized. RESULTS: Sulphonylurea treatment resulted in a...
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