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Pattern of presentation of the human growth hormone variant (hGH-V) gene in the normal population.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 1 Jan 2000
Costoya J A, Arce V, Devesa J
Abstract excerpt
The human growth hormone variant (hGH-V) gene is a member of the GH gene family, expressed by the syncytiotrophoblast. Although its physiological role is poorly understood, certain data suggest that it may be involved in the control of fetal growth and development. As a first step to asses its physiological relevance, we investigated its degree of polymorphism in the normal population. Genetic studies have been...
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