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Central Hypothyroidism Due to a TRHR Mutation Causing Impaired Ligand Affinity and Transactivation of Gq.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jul 2017
García Marta, González de Buitrago Jesús, Jiménez-Rosés Mireia, Pardo Leonardo, Hinkle Patricia M, Moreno José C
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Context: Central congenital hypothyroidism (CCH) is an underdiagnosed disorder characterized by deficient production and bioactivity of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) leading to low thyroid hormone synthesis. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) receptor (TRHR) defects are rare recessive disorders usually associated with incidentally identified CCH and short stature in childhood. Objectives: Clinical and...
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