Gain-of-function mutations in G-protein-coupled receptor genes associated with human endocrine disorders.

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The human genome encodes more than 700 G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), many of which are involved in hormone secretion. To date, more than 100 gain-of-function (activating) mutations in at least ten genes for GPCRs, in addition to several loss-of-function mutations, have been implicated in human endocrine disorders. Previously reported gain-of-function GPCR mutations comprise various missense substitutions,...

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