Abstract:Background 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD) caused by the CYP21A2 gene mutations is the most popular form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. It is an autosomal recessive disorder results in the defective synthesis of cortisol and aldosterone. The incidences of various CYP21A2 gene mutations and the genotype-phenotype correlations vary among different populations. Therefore, the aim of current study was to identify the spectrum of CYP21A2 gene mutations of patients from northern China and analyze the genotype… Show more
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