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A GPR54-activating mutation in a patient with central precocious puberty

Authors :
Teles, Milena Gurgel
Bianco, Suzy D.C.
Brito, Vinicius Nahime
Trabach, Ericka B.
Kuohung, Wendy
Shuyun Xu
Seminara, Stephanie B.
Mendonca, Berenice B.
Kaiser, Ursula B.
Latronico, Ana Claudia
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. Feb 14, 2008, Vol. 358 Issue 7, p709, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A study to examine the association of gain-of-function mutations of GPR54 receptor leading to the onset of central precocious puberty is conducted. Results show that the mutation leads to prolonged activation of intracellular signaling pathways in response to kisspeptin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
358
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.175494338