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Molecular Screening of MKRN3, DLK1, and KCNK9 Genes in Girls with Idiopathic Central Precocious Puberty.
Hormone research in paediatrics - 1 Jan 2017
Grandone Anna, Capristo Carlo, Cirillo Grazia, Sasso Marcella, Umano Giuseppina Rosaria, Mariani Michela, Miraglia Del Giudice Emanuele, Perrone Laura
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations in the imprinted gene MKRN3 have been described as a common genetic cause of idiopathic central precocious puberty (CPP), in particular in familial cases. However, the exact prevalence of mutations is unknown. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in 2 other imprinted genes, DLK1 and KCNK9, have been associated with age at menarche. We investigated the prevalence of mutations in MKRN3, DLK1, and...
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