Article
A novel CYP11B2 gene mutation in an Asian family with aldosterone synthase deficiency.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Mar 2009
Løvås Kristian, McFarlane Ian, Nguyen Huy-Hoang, Curran Suzanne, Schwabe John, Halsall David, Bernhardt Rita, Wallace A Michael, Chatterjee V Krishna K
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: Three siblings of Pakistani origin presented neonatally with isolated hyperreninemic hypoaldosteronism and were well controlled on fludrocortisone therapy during childhood and adolescence. OBJECTIVE/DESIGN: These individuals were reevaluated as adults after fludrocortisone withdrawal to investigate the biochemical and molecular basis of their disorder. RESULTS: When reassessed off fludrocortisone...
Topics
- Adult
- Aldosterone
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP11B2
- Humans
- Male
- Mutation
