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Unique dominant negative mutation in the N-terminal mitochondrial targeting sequence of StAR, causing a variant form of congenital lipoid adrenal hyperplasia.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jan 2013
Baquedano María Sonia, Guercio Gabriela, Marino Roxana, Berensztein Esperanza, Costanzo Mariana, Bailez Marcela, Vaiani Elisa, Maceiras Mercedes, Ramirez Pablo, Chaler Eduardo, Rivarola Marco A, Belgorosky Alicia
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CONTEXT: Steroid acute regulatory (StAR) protein is a mitochondria-targeted protein that is part of the transduceosome complex crucial for transport of cholesterol to mitochondria. Recessive mutations cause classic and nonclassic congenital lipoid adrenal hyperplasia. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to report the clinical, hormonal, genetic, and functional data of a novel heterozygous mutation in the StAR...
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