[Congenital diabetes insipidus. Recent advances in molecular genetics].

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[Congenital diabetes insipidus. Recent advances in molecular genetics].

Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) - 24 Feb 1996

Vantyghem M C, Hober C, Lefebvre J

Abstract excerpt

Hereditary diabetes insipidus can occur in two forms: the first, referred to as central diabetes insipidus, is responsive to vasopressin whereas the second, termed nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, is resistant to treatment. Recent advances in molecular genetics have contributed to elucidate the pa...

Topics

Animals
Diabetes Insipidus
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Molecular Biology
Mutation

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