Genetic and Epigenetic Pathogenesis of Acromegaly
Acromegaly is caused by excessive secretion of GH and IGF-I mostly from somatotroph tumors. Various genetic and epigenetic factors are involved in the pathogenesis of somatotroph tumors. While somatic mutations of <i>GNAS</i> are the most prevalent cause of somatotroph tumors, germline m...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/14/16/3861 |