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[Mutations of ACTH receptor gene and familial syndrome of glucocorticoid deficiency].
Annales d'endocrinologie - 1 Jan 1996
Naville D, Barjhoux L, Jaillard C, Faury D, Despert F, Esteva B, Durand P, Saez J, Begeot M
Abstract excerpt
Familial isolated glucocorticoid deficiency syndrome is characterized by low cortisol plasma levels despite high ACTH levels without any stimulation of steroid production after ACTH administration. However, the mineralocorticoid function is well-preserved in this syndrome which indicates a specific resistance to ACTH. Recent cloning of the ACTH receptor allowed to study this receptor in this particular syndrome....
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