hrp0082p2-d1-410 | Growth Hormone | ESPE2014

GHR Gene Variants within Coding and Intronic Regions in Children with Idiopathic Short Stature

Ballerini Maria Gabriela , Scaglia Paula , Martinez Alicia , Keselman Ana , Braslavsky Debora , Bergada Ignacio , Jasper Hector Guillermo , Ropelato Maria Gabriela , Domene Horacio

Background: Heterozygous GHR gene variants were found in 5–8% of idiopathic short stature (ISS) children. Frequent polymorphisms within GHR coding regions, but not intronic SNPs, have been investigated in ISS.Objectives: To characterize GHR gene variants in ISS children, and to test their influence on height and the peripheral GH/IGF1/IGFBPs system.Methods: GHR gene (coding/intronic flanking...