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A novel mutation in the LIM homeobox 3 gene is responsible for combined pituitary hormone deficiency, hearing impairment, and vertebral malformations.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Apr 2009
Kriström Berit, Zdunek Anna-Maija, Rydh Anders, Jonsson Håkan, Sehlin Petra, Escher Stefan A
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CONTEXT: The LIM homeobox 3 (LHX3) LIM-homeodomain transcription factor gene, found in both man and mouse, is required for development of the pituitary and motor neurons, and is also expressed in the auditory system. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine the cause of, and furthe...
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