hrp0092rfc15.2 | Late Breaking Abstracts | ESPE2019

BMP4 Mutations as a Novel Cause of Normosmic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism

Topaloglu A. Kemal , Yildirim Ruken , Damla Kotan Leman , Akkus Gamze , Unal Edip , Turan Ihsan , Dilek Semine , Tastan Mehmet , Gurbuz Fatih , Yuksel Bilgin

BMP4, a member of the bone morphogenetic protein family which is part of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily, is involved in the embryonic development of various organ and tissues including the cranio-facial structures, olfactory placode, pituitary, eyes, heart, and kidneys. Mutations in this gene are associated with orofacial cleft and microphthalmia in human patients. BMP4 plays an important role in the embryonic development of the GnRH neurons ...