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Recessive isolated growth hormone deficiency and mutations in the ghrelin receptor.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Nov 2009
Pantel Jacques, Legendre Marie, Nivot Sylvie, Morisset Séverine, Vie-Luton Marie-Pierre, le Bouc Yves, Epelbaum Jacques, Amselem Serge
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CONTEXT: Both GH releasing- and orexigenic properties of the gut-to-brain hormone ghrelin are mediated by the GH secretagogue receptor (GHSR). Recently in several patients, a missense mutation (p.A204E) resulting in a complete loss of GHSR constitutive activity has been implicated in short stature with dominant transmission. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to describe the phenotype associated with...
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