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Genomic interrogation of familial short stature contributes to the discovery of the pathophysiological mechanisms and pharmaceutical drug repositioning.
Journal of biomedical science - 7 Nov 2019
Wong Henry Sung-Ching, Lin Ying-Ju, Lu Hsing-Fang, Liao Wen-Ling, Chen Chien-Hsiun, Wu Jer-Yuarn, Chang Wei-Chiao, Tsai Fuu-Jen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic factors, dysregulation in the endocrine system, cytokine and paracrine factors are implicated in the pathogenesis of familial short stature (FSS). Nowadays, the treatment choice for FSS is limited, with only recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) being available. METHODS: Herein, starting from the identification of 122 genetic loci related to FSS, we adopted a genetic-driven drug discovery...
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