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MKRN3 and KISS1R mutations in precocious and early puberty.
Italian journal of pediatrics - 30 Mar 2020
Pagani Sara, Calcaterra Valeria, Acquafredda Gloria, Montalbano Chiara, Bozzola Elena, Ferrara Pietro, Gasparri Manuela, Villani Alberto, Bozzola Mauro
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pubertal timing is known to be influenced by interactions among various genetic, nutritional, environmental and socio-economic factors, although the ultimate mechanisms underlying the increase in pulsatile GnRH secretion at puberty have yet to be fully elucidated. The aim of our research was to verify the role of KISSR1 (previously named GPR54) and MKRN3 genes on pubertal timing. METHODS: We analyzed...
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