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The exon 3 deleted growth hormone receptor gene is associated with small birth size and early pubertal onset in healthy boys.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jun 2010
Sørensen Kaspar, Aksglaede Lise, Petersen Jørgen Holm, Leffers Henrik, Juul Anders
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: The GH/IGF-I axis influences gonadal development and function. Recently, a deletion of exon 3 in the GH receptor gene (GHRd3) has been linked to increased responsiveness to GH. OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to evaluate the influence of the GHRd3 gene on birth size and pubertal onset. DESIGN AND SETTING: We conducted a cross-sectional study, part of The COPENHAGEN Puberty Study, at a tertiary center for...
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