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The growth hormone receptor exon 3-deleted/full-length polymorphism and response to growth hormone therapy in prepubertal idiopathic short children.
Growth hormone & IGF research : official journal of the Growth Hormone Research Society and the International IGF Research Society - 1 Jun 2015
Hellgren G, Glad C A, Jonsson B, Johannsson G, Albertsson-Wikland K
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OBJECTIVE: The primary aim of the study was to evaluate d3-GHR as a possible cause of increased GH sensitivity in children with delayed infancy-childhood transition (DICT). The secondary aim was to investigate the impact of the GHR exon 3 deleted/full-length (d3/fl) polymorphism on GH treatment response in prepubertal children classified as having idiopathic short stature (ISS). DESIGN: Study subjects included...
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