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TSH receptor extracellular region mutations in thyroid functioning nodules: further evidence for the functional role of this region in the receptor activation

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  1. Department of Pharmacobiological Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy

    D. Russo

  2. Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy

    G. Costante

  3. Hospital of Tinchi-Pisticci, 75100, Matera, Italy

    R. Bruno

  4. Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Rome “Sapienza”, 00161, Rome, Italy

    M. Sponziello, G. Tamburrano, M. Dima, C. Durante & S. Filetti

  5. Department of Medical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy

    R. Sacco

  6. Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome “Sapienza”, 00161, Rome, Italy

    L. Giacomelli

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Russo, D., Costante, G., Bruno, R. et al. TSH receptor extracellular region mutations in thyroid functioning nodules: further evidence for the functional role of this region in the receptor activation. Endocrine 40, 492–494 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12020-011-9525-7

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