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Polymorphism of the growth hormone gene GH1 in Polish children and adolescents with short stature
27 Apr 2020
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PURPOSE: Short stature in children is a significant medical problem which, without proper diagnosis and treatment, can lead to long-term consequences for physical and psychological health in adult life. Since human height is a polygenic and highly heritable trait, numerous variants in the genes involved in growth-including the growth hormone (GH1) gene-have been identified as causes of short stature. METHODS: In...
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