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[Transient congenital hypothyroidism due to biallelic defects of DUOX2 gene. Two clinical cases].
Archivos argentinos de pediatria - 1 Jun 2017
Enacán Rosa E, Masnata María E, Belforte Fiorella, Papendieck Patricia, Olcese María C, Siffo Sofía, Gruñeiro-Papendieck Laura, Targovnik Héctor, Rivolta Carina M, Chiesa Ana E
Abstract excerpt
Congenital hypothyroidism affects 1:2000-3000 newborns detected by neonatal screening programs. Dual oxidases, DUOX1 and 2, generate hydrogen peroxide needed for the thyroid hormone synthesis. Hipotiroidismo congénito transitorio por defectos bialélicos del gen DUOX2. Dos casos clínicos Transient congenital hypothyroidism due to biallelic defects of DUOX2 gene. Two clinical cases Mutations in the DUOX2 gene have...
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