Human 3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency associated with normal spermatic numeration despite a severe enzyme deficit

Human 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency (3b-HSD) is a very rare form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia resulting from HSD3B2 gene mutations. The estimated prevalence is less than 1/1,000,000 at birth. It leads to steroidogenesis impairment in both adrenals and gonads. Few data are avail...

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Main Authors: Bruno Donadille, Muriel Houang, Irène Netchine, Jean-Pierre Siffroi, Sophie Christin-Maitre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2018-03-01
Series:Endocrine Connections
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Online Access:http://www.endocrineconnections.com/content/7/3/395.full.pdf+html