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Homozygous Ala65Pro Mutation with V89L Polymorphism in SRD5A2 Deficiency.
Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology - 5 Jun 2016
Eren Erdal, Edgünlü Tuba, Asut Emre, Karakaş Çelik Sevim
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Deficiency of steroid 5-alpha reductase type 2 (5αRD2) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the SRD5A2 gene. A defect in the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, which ensures conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, leads to disorders of sex development. This study presents the clinical and genetic results of patients with 5αRD2 deficiency. METHODS: 5αRD2 deficiency was...
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