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Short Stature is Progressive in Patients with Heterozygous NPR2 Mutations.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Oct 2020
Hanley Patrick C, Kanwar Harsh S, Martineau Corine, Levine Michael A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: NPR2 encodes atrial natriuretic peptide receptor B (ANPRB), a regulator of skeletal growth. Biallelic loss-of-function mutations in NPR2 result in acromesomelic dysplasia Maroteaux type (AMDM; OMIM 602875), while heterozygous mutations may account for 2% to 6% of idiopathic short stature (ISS). OBJECTIVE: Describe the physical proportions and growth characteristics of an extended family with novel...
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