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Mutations of the thyroglobulin gene and its relevance to thyroid disorders.
Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity - 1 Oct 2009
Rubio Ileana G S, Medeiros-Neto Geraldo
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To perform an update review on thyroglobulin gene mutations associated with congenital hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer, and autoimmunity. RECENT FINDINGS: Forty-two thyroglobulin mutations have been identified in dyshormonogenetic congenital hypothyroidism. Clinical and laboratory criteria defining defective thyroglobulin synthesis are mostly related to thyroglobulin mutations, generally caused...
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