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Genetic alterations of the RET proto-oncogene in familial and sporadic pheochromocytomas.
Hormone research - 1 Jan 1997
Rodien P, Jeunemaitre X, Dumont C, Beldjord C, Plouin P F
Abstract excerpt
The identification of RET proto-oncogene mutations associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN-2) has provided a convenient screening test for MEN-2 in patients with pheochromocytoma (PH). In 120 patients with apparently sporadic PH, we analyzed RET exons 10, 11, 13 and 16 using denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis and found a Leu to Phe missense mutation at codon 790 (exon 13) in 1 case. A TaqI...
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