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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Main Authors: Masaaki Yamamoto, Yutaka Takahashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/14/16/3861