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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Main Authors: Biebermann Heike, Winkler Franziska, Handke Daniela, Grüters Annette, Krude Heiko, Kleinau Gunnar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Thyroid Research
Online Access:http://www.thyroidresearchjournal.com/content/4/S1/S8