Impaired Genome Maintenance Suppresses the Growth Hormone–Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Axis in Mice with Cockayne Syndrome
2008

Genome Maintenance and Growth Hormone in Mice

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Author Information

Author(s): van der Pluijm I, Garinis GA, Brandt RMC, Gorgels TGMF, Wijnhoven SW, Hoeijmakers J. H. J.

Hypothesis

Impaired genome maintenance affects the growth hormone-insulin-like growth factor 1 axis in mice with Cockayne syndrome.

Conclusion

The study found that impaired genome maintenance suppresses the growth hormone-insulin-like growth factor 1 axis in mice with Cockayne syndrome.

Takeaway

When mice have problems keeping their DNA healthy, it can stop their growth hormone from working properly.

Potential Biases

One author had a competing interest due to ownership of shares in a related company.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pbio.0060304

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