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A novel genetic mutation in a Portuguese family with GCK-MODY.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Jan 2014
Almeida Cláudia, Silva Sónia Regina, Garcia Elsa, Leite Ana Luísa, Teles Andreia, Campos Rosa Arménia
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) is a genetically heterogeneous form of diabetes mellitus, with autosomal dominant inheritance. It accounts for 2%-5% of all diabetes cases. Glucokinase-MODY is the second most frequent form, which has been shown to be the result of mutations in the glucokinase (GCK) gene. It mostly presents with mild hyperglycemia, and, usually, no diabetes-related...
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