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SHOX: growth, Léri-Weill and Turner syndromes.

Abstract
Linear growth is a multifactorial trait involving environmental, hormonal and genetic factors. The multitude of growth-affecting genetic factors has recently been supplemented by the discovery of the homeobox gene SHOX. Although originally described as causing idiopathic short stature, SHOX mutations are also responsible for mesomelic growth retardation and Madelung deformity in Léri-Weill dyschondrosteosis and Langer mesomelic dysplasia. Furthermore, recent studies implicate SHOX haploinsufficiency in the etiology of additional somatic stigmata frequently observed in Turner syndrome. Therefore, SHOX has a broad functional scope and leads to a variety of different phenotypes upon mutation.
AuthorsR J Blaschke, G A Rappold
JournalTrends in endocrinology and metabolism: TEM (Trends Endocrinol Metab) Vol. 11 Issue 6 Pg. 227-30 (Aug 2000) ISSN: 1043-2760 [Print] United States
PMID10878753 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
Chemical References
  • Homeodomain Proteins
  • SHOX protein, human
  • Short Stature Homeobox Protein
Topics
  • Animals
  • Growth Disorders (genetics)
  • Homeodomain Proteins (genetics)
  • Humans
  • Short Stature Homeobox Protein
  • Turner Syndrome (genetics)

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