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Mutations in NNT encoding nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase cause familial glucocorticoid deficiency.

ABSTRACT: Using targeted exome sequencing, we identified mutations in NNT, an antioxidant defense gene, in individuals with familial glucocorticoid deficiency. In mice with Nnt loss, higher levels of adrenocortical cell apoptosis and impaired glucocorticoid production were observed. NNT knockdown in a human adrenocortical cell line resulted in impaired redox potential and increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Our results suggest that NNT may have a role in ROS detoxification in human adrenal glands.

SUBMITTER: Meimaridou E

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3386896 | biostudies-literature | 2012 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Mutations in NNT encoding nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase cause familial glucocorticoid deficiency.

Meimaridou Eirini E Kowalczyk Julia J Guasti Leonardo L Guasti Leonardo L Hughes Claire R CR Wagner Florian F Frommolt Peter P Nürnberg Peter P Mann Nicholas P NP Banerjee Ritwik R Saka H Nurcin HN Chapple J Paul JP King Peter J PJ Clark Adrian J L AJ Metherell Louise A LA

Nature genetics 20120527 7

Using targeted exome sequencing, we identified mutations in NNT, an antioxidant defense gene, in individuals with familial glucocorticoid deficiency. In mice with Nnt loss, higher levels of adrenocortical cell apoptosis and impaired glucocorticoid production were observed. NNT knockdown in a human adrenocortical cell line resulted in impaired redox potential and increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Our results suggest that NNT may have a role in ROS detoxification in human adrenal gla ...[more]

PMID: 22634753

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Mutations in NNT encoding nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase cause familial glucocorticoid deficiency.

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Mutations in NNT encoding nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase cause familial glucocorticoid deficiency.

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