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Genetic and Epigenetic Defects at the GNAS Locus Lead to Distinct Patterns of Skeletal Growth but Similar Early-Onset Obesity.
Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research - 1 Aug 2018
Hanna Patrick, Grybek Virginie, Perez de Nanclares Guiomar, Tran Léa C, de Sanctis Luisa, Elli Francesca, Errea Javier, Francou Bruno, Kamenicky Peter, Linglart Léa, Pereda Arrate, Rothenbuhler Anya, Tessaris Daniele, Thiele Susanne, Usardi Alessia, Shoemaker Ashley H, Kottler Marie-Laure, Jüppner Harald, Mantovani Giovanna, Linglart Agnès
Abstract excerpt
Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1A (PHP1A), pseudoPHP (PPHP), and PHP type 1B (PHP1B) are caused by maternal and paternal GNAS mutations and abnormal methylation at maternal GNAS promoter(s), respectively. Adult PHP1A patients are reportedly obese and short, whereas most PPHP patients are born small. In addition to parathyroid hormone (PTH) resistance, PHP1A and PHP1B patients may display early-onset obesity....
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