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The exon 3 deleted growth hormone receptor gene is associated with small birth size and early pubertal onset in healthy boys

Kaspar Sørensen, Lise Aksglaede, Jørgen Holm Petersen, Henrik Leffers, Anders Juul

28 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The GH/IGF-I axis influences gonadal development and function. Recently, a deletion of exon 3 in the GH receptor gene (GHRd3) has been linked to increased responsiveness to GH.
Original languageEnglish
JournalThe Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Volume95
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)2819-26
Number of pages8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2010

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