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Genetic defects of the CYP21A2 gene in girls with premature adrenarche.
Journal of endocrinological investigation - 1 May 2015
Skordis N, Shammas C, Phedonos A A P, Kyriakou A, Toumba M, Neocleous V, Phylactou L A
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: To seek evidence on the prevalence of CYP21A2 genetic defects and consequences in girls with premature adrenarche (PA). METHODS: The study included 59 girls diagnosed with PA. Direct DNA sequencing and MLPA analysis were performed to identify mutations in CYP21A2 gene. RESULTS: Twelve girls were diagnosed with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NC-CAH) based on stimulated...
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