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Clinical and molecular characterization of maturity onset-diabetes of the young caused by hepatocyte nuclear factor-4 alpha mutation: red flags for prediction of the diagnosis.
Annals of Saudi medicine - 1 Jan 2000
Mohamed Sarar, Elkholy Susan, El-Meleagy Ebtessam, Abu-Amero Khaled, Hellani Ali M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The prevalence of maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) in Saudi population remains unknown, and data on molecular etiology of this condition is limited. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to elucidate clinical and molecular characteristics of a Saudi family with MODY 1. DESIGN AND SETTINGS: This is a case series study conducted at Saad Specialist Hospital in Alkhobar,...
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