The gene causing multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2).

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The gene causing multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2).

Annals of medicine - 1 Jun 1994

Ponder B A

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Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) types 1 and 2 are distinct dominantly inherited syndromes of cancer predisposition in man. MEN 1 involves the parathyroids, pituitary, and pancreatic islets; MEN 2 involves the thyroid C-cells, adrenal medulla and parathyroids. In some varieties of MEN 2 there a...

Topics

Chromosome Mapping
Humans
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Mutation
Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases

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