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Splicing analysis of CYP11B1 mutation in a family affected with 11β-hydroxylase deficiency: case report.
BMC endocrine disorders - 17 Jun 2016
Charnwichai Pattaranatcha, Yeetong Patra, Suphapeetiporn Kanya, Supornsilchai Vichit, Sahakitrungruang Taninee, Shotelersuk Vorasuk
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to steroid 11β-hydroxylase deficiency (11β-OHD) is a rare form of CAH associated with low renin hypertension, hypokalemia, hyperandrogenemia and ambiguous genitalia in affected females. Herein we describe the clinical, hormonal and molecular characteristics of two Uzbekistan siblings with 11β-OHD and analyze the effects of a splicing mutation. CASE...
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