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High prevalence of thyroxine-binding globulin deficiency among Bedouin infants in southern Israel

  • E. Hershkovitz
  • , E. Leiberman
  • , S. Refetoff
  • , D. Pilpell
  • , M. Phillip

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Abstract

A high prevalence of thyroxine-binding globulin deficiency was found among Bedouin newborns in the Negev area (southern Israel) during a study lasting 2 years. This prevalence is significantly higher than those reported in other populations. Moreover, thyroxine-binding globulin deficiency was found to be more common than congenital hypothyroidism among the Bedouin. The results of thyroxine-binding globulin analysis in four patients may suggest the coexistence of at least two different mutations among the Bedouin population.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)500-502
Number of pages3
JournalIsrael Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume31
Issue number8
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1995

Keywords

  • Bedouin
  • Thyroxine-binding globulin

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering

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