Pattern of presentation of the human growth hormone variant (hGH-V) gene in the normal population.

doi:10.1515/jpem.1998.11.5.591

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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 ph...

Topics

Adolescent
Adult
Base Sequence
Conserved Sequence
Female
Genetic Variation
Heterozygote
Human Growth Hormone
Humans
Male
Pedigree
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Polymorphism, Genetic

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