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ea0044oc1.5 | Early Career Oral Communications | SFEBES2016

A missense mutation in the islet-enriched transcription factor MAFA leads to familial insulinomatosis and diabetes

Iacovazzo Donato , Flanagan Sarah E. , Walker Emily , Caswell Richard , Brandle Michael , Johnson Matthew , Wakeling Matthew , Guo Min , Dang Mary N. , Gabrovska Plamena , Niederle Bruno , Christ Emanuel , Jenni Stefan , Sipos Bence , Nieser Maike , Frilling Andrea , Dhatariya Ketan , Chanson Philippe , de Herder Wouter , Konukiewitz Bjorn , Kloppel Gunter , Stein Roland , Ellard Sian , Korbonits Marta

Introduction: Insulinomatosis is a rare disorder characterised by persistent hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia (PHH) due to the occurrence of multifocal pancreatic insulinomas. This condition, whose pathogenesis is unknown, can occur in a familial setting. Paradoxically, while some family members develop PHH, others develop diabetes mellitus.Methods: We have identified a family with autosomal dominant familial insulinomatosis and diabetes. Exome sequencing...

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A missense mutation in the islet-enriched transcription factor MAFA leads to familial insulinomatosis and diabetes

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