期刊
HORMONE RESEARCH
卷 72, 期 -, 页码 57-63出版社
KARGER
DOI: 10.1159/000243782
关键词
Noonan syndrome; Short stature; Tumor predisposition; RAS-MAPK signaling; Neurofibromatosis
Noonan syndrome (NS) and the clinically overlapping disorders cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome, LEOPARD syndrome, Costello syndrome and Neurofibromatosis-Noonan syndrome share the clinical features of short stature, the same spectrum of congenital heart defects, and a similar pattern of craniofacial anomalies. It is now known that all these disorders are caused by mutations in components of the RAS-MAPK signaling pathway. This pathway was previously known for its involvement in tumorigenesis. This article reviews the current knowledge on underlying genetic alterations and possible pathogenetic mechanisms responsible for NS and related disorders. It discusses the relationship between a group of developmental disorders and oncogenes. Potential future treatment prospects are based on the possibility of inhibiting RAS-MAPK signaling by pharmaceuticals. Copyright (C) 2009 S. Karger AG, Basel
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