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GATA6 haploinsufficiency causes pancreatic agenesis in humans.
Nature genetics - 11 Dec 2011
Allen Hana Lango, Flanagan Sarah E, Shaw-Smith Charles, De Franco Elisa, Akerman Ildem, Caswell Richard, Ferrer Jorge, Hattersley Andrew T, Ellard Sian
Abstract excerpt
Understanding the regulation of pancreatic development is key for efforts to develop new regenerative therapeutic approaches for diabetes. Rare mutations in PDX1 and PTF1A can cause pancreatic agenesis, however, most instances of this disorder are of unknown origin. We report de novo heterozygous inactivating mutations in GATA6 in 15/27 (56%) individuals with pancreatic agenesis. These findings define the most...
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