Abstract
Mutations in the RET proto-oncogene have been found in a large proportion of families affected by the multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 syndrome and in familial and sporadic Hirschsprung disease. This review discusses the role of the RET receptor tyrosine kinase in the etiology of these dominantly inherited disorders of neural crest development. In addition, the role of genetic screening is considered in the identification and clinical management of individuals at risk for these diseases.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Drosophila Proteins*
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Genetic Testing
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Hirschsprung Disease / genetics*
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Humans
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2a / genetics*
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2b / genetics
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Mutation*
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Proto-Oncogene Mas
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins / genetics*
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-ret
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Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases / genetics*
Substances
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Drosophila Proteins
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MAS1 protein, human
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Proto-Oncogene Mas
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-ret
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Receptor Protein-Tyrosine Kinases
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Ret protein, Drosophila