Familial idiopathic short stature and beyond: a case-report of a novel heterozygous NPR2 mutation.

Background: NPR2 gene encodes for B-type natriuretic peptide receptor (NPR-B), a positive regulator of the growth plate. Recently, heterozygous NPR2 mutations were reported in 2–6% cases of idiopathic short stature (ISS) and 13.6% of familial ISS. Case report: A 9-years-old boy was referred to ou...

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Main Authors: Ylenia Giorgianni, Cecilia Lugarà, Francesca Franchina, Mariella Valenzise, Giorgia Pepe, Tommaso Aversa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti 2024-07-01
Series:Atti della Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti - Classe di Scienze Medico-Biologiche
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Online Access:https://cab.unime.it/journals/index.php/APMB/article/view/4296
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