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Respiratory insufficiency in a newborn with congenital hypothyroidism due to a new mutation of TTF-1/NKX2.1 gene.
Pediatric pulmonology - 1 Mar 2014
Salerno Teresa, Peca Donatella, Menchini Laura, Schiavino Alessandra, Petreschi Francesca, Occasi Francesca, Cogo Paola, Danhaive Olivier, Cutrera Renato
Abstract excerpt
NK2 homeobox-1 (NKX2.1) gene encoding the thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1) plays a critical role in lung, thyroid, and central nervous system morphogenesis and function; mutations cause a rare form of progressive respiratory failure associated with alterations of surfactant synthesis, composition, and homeostasis. Molecular mechanisms are heterogeneous and poorly explored. A 28 days old male, soon after...
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