hrp0086fc11.2 | Thyroid | ESPE2016

Overexpression of DYRK1A Located in the Down Syndrome Critical Region, Leads to Primary Hypothyroidism in Down Syndrome through Interaction with FOXE1

Kariyawasam Dulanjalee , Carre Aurore , Rachdi Latif , Polak Michel

Background: Down Syndrome (DS) patients have a higher incidence of primary hypothyroidism. We previously demonstrated that transgenic mice overexpressing Dyrk1A had developmental (larger primary thyroids at E15.5 stage of development), morphological (disorganized follicles) and functional (significant lower plasma T4) impairments similar to DS thyroidal impairments (Endocrinology 2015). DYRK1A, localized in the DS critical region on chromosome 21, is therefore the can...