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The genetic characteristics of congenital hypothyroidism in China by comprehensive screening of 21 candidate genes.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Jun 2018
Sun Feng, Zhang Jun-Xiu, Yang Chang-Yi, Gao Guan-Qi, Zhu Wen-Bin, Han Bing, Zhang Le-Le, Wan Yue-Yue, Ye Xiao-Ping, Ma Yu-Ru, Zhang Man-Man, Yang Liu, Zhang Qian-Yue, Liu Wei, Guo Cui-Cui, Chen Gang, Zhao Shuang-Xia, Song Ke-Yi, Song Huai-Dong
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH), the most common neonatal metabolic disorder, is characterized by impaired neurodevelopment. Although several candidate genes have been associated with CH, comprehensive screening of causative genes has been limited. DESIGN AND METHODS: One hundred ten patients with primary CH were recruited in this study. All exons and exon-intron boundaries of 21 candidate genes for CH...
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