Variant multiple endocrine neoplasia I (MEN IBurin): further studies and non-linkage to HLA

Hum Hered. 1985;35(1):15-20. doi: 10.1159/000153508.

Abstract

We have extended our study of an incomplete variant of multiple endocrine neoplasia Type I (MEN IBurin). In this syndrome, primary hyperparathyroidism and prolactin-secreting adenoma are common, with hormone-secreting pancreatic tumors being rarely seen. The recent localization of the prolactin structural gene to chromosome 6 made further investigation of linkage to HLA of particular interest. Results in 2 multigeneration families exclude close linkage to HLA. We cannot at this time draw any inference regarding linkage of MEN IBurin to the prolactin structural gene.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / metabolism
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Chromosomes, Human, 6-12 and X
  • Female
  • Genetic Linkage
  • HLA Antigens / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Hyperparathyroidism / genetics
  • Major Histocompatibility Complex
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia / genetics*
  • Pedigree
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / genetics
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Prolactin / genetics
  • Prolactin / metabolism

Substances

  • HLA Antigens
  • Prolactin