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Homozygous Calcium-Sensing Receptor Polymorphism R544Q Presents as Hypocalcemic Hypoparathyroidism.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Aug 2018
Cavaco Branca M, Canaff Lucie, Nolin-Lapalme Alexis, Vieira Margarida, Silva Tiago N, Saramago Ana, Domingues Rita, Rutter Meilan M, Hudon Jonathan, Gleason James L, Leite Valeriano, Hendy Geoffrey N
Abstract excerpt
Context: Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia type 1 (ADH1) is caused by heterozygous activating mutations in the calcium-sensing receptor gene (CASR). Whether polymorphisms that are benign in the heterozygous state pathologically alter receptor function in the homozygous state is unknown. Objective: To identify the genetic defect in an adolescent female with a history of surgery for bilateral cataracts and seizures....
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