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The influence of genotype makeup on the effectiveness of growth hormone therapy in children with Prader-Willi syndrome.
BMC pediatrics - 1 Oct 2024
Zhou Qiong, Chao Yun-Qi, Dai Yang-Li, Gao Ying, Shen Zheng, Dong Guan-Ping, Zou Chao-Chun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare multisystemic hereditary illness. Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) therapy is widely recognized as the primary treatment for PWS. This study aimed to examine how different PWS genotypes influence the outcome of rhGH treatment in children with PWS. METHODS: A review was conducted on 146 Chinese children with PWS, genetically classified and monitored from...
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