Adrenal steroidogenesis and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Adrenal steroidogenesis and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
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DOI:
10.1016/j.ecl.2015.02.002
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发表时间:
2015-06
影响因子:
4.5
通讯作者:
Auchus RJ
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作者:
Turcu AF;Auchus RJ
Adrenal steroidogenesis is a dynamic process, reliant on de novo synthesis from cholesterol, under the stimulation of ACTH and other regulators. The syntheses of mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids and adrenal androgens occur in separate adrenal cortical zones, each expressing specific enzymes. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) encompasses a group of autosomal recessive enzymatic defects in cortisol biosynthesis. 21-hydroxylase (21OHD) deficiency accounts for over 90% of CAH cases and when milder or nonclassic forms are included, 21OHD is one of the most common genetic diseases. This review discusses in detail the epidemiology, genetics, diagnostic, clinical aspects and management of 21OHD.