Molecular description of non-autoimmune hyperthyroidism at a neonate caused by a new thyrotropin receptor germline mutation
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Constitutively activating germline mutations in the thyrotropin receptor (TSHR) gene result in non-autoimmune hyperthyroidism and can be transmitted as a dominant trait or occur sporadically. These mutations are mostly located in the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-08-01
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Series: | Thyroid Research |
Online Access: | http://www.thyroidresearchjournal.com/content/4/S1/S8 |