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Intronic variant in POU1F1 associated with canine pituitary dwarfism.
Human genetics - 1 Nov 2021
Kyöstilä Kaisa, Niskanen Julia E, Arumilli Meharji, Donner Jonas, Hytönen Marjo K, Lohi Hannes
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The anterior pituitary gland secretes several endocrine hormones, essential for growth, reproduction and other basic physiological functions. Abnormal development or function of the pituitary gland leads to isolated or combined pituitary hormone deficiency (CPHD). At least 30 genes have been associated with human CPHD, including many transcription factors, such as POU1F1. CPHD occurs spontaneously also in mice...
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