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A dominant negative FGFR1 mutation identified in a Kallmann syndrome patient.
Gene - 20 Jul 2017
Luo Hunjin, Zheng Ruizhi, Zhao Yaguang, Wu Jiayu, Li Jie, Jiang Fang, Chen Dan-Na, Zhou Xiao-Tao, Li Jia-Da
Abstract excerpt
Kallmann syndrome (KS) is characterized by isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH) with anosmia. Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) is one of KS-associated genes, accounts for approximately 10% of total patients. FGFR1 mutations have also been identified in more severe craniosynostosis syndromes, and a subset of craniosynostosis syndromes-associated FGFR1 mutations show dominant negative effect. In...
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