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NPR2 Variants Are Frequent among Children with Familiar Short Stature and Respond Well to Growth Hormone Therapy.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Mar 2020
Plachy Lukas, Dusatkova Petra, Maratova Klara, Petruzelkova Lenka, Zemkova Dana, Elblova Lenka, Kucerova Petra, Toni Ledjona, Kolouskova Stanislava, Snajderova Marta, Sumnik Zdenek, Lebl Jan, Pruhova Stepanka
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CONTEXT: The C-type natriuretic peptide receptor encoded by the NPR2 gene is a paracrine regulator of the growth plate; heterozygous NPR2 variants cause short stature with possible presence of different signs of bone dysplasia. To date, the effect of growth hormone (GH) treatment has been described in a few individuals with NPR2 gene variants with inconsistent results. OBJECTIVES: To identify NPR2 gene variants...
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