Surfactant protein D and KL-6 are easily measured and useful markers for the diagnosis of interstitial pneumonia caused by measles infection. Early decrease of surfactant protein D contrasts with the transient increase of KL-6 levels after prednisolone pulse therapy.

The relative functional properties of Phe754 and Asp690 mutant AR receptors correlate broadly with their specific phenotypes. Therefore, comparing the molecular consequences of novel mutations with others at the same codon may be a useful aid to AIS patient management, particularly for sex of rearing decisions when prediction of functionality is important.

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