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Glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism

R G Dluhy1, R P Lifton

  • 1Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.

Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1994
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Glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism (GRA) is an inherited hypertension caused by a specific gene fusion. This genetic defect allows for a simple blood test to diagnose GRA, a condition treatable with glucocorticoids.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Genetics
  • Hypertension Research

Background:

  • Glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism (GRA) is an autosomal-dominant inherited hypertension.
  • In GRA, aldosterone secretion is abnormally regulated by ACTH, leading to mineralocorticoid excess.
  • Glucocorticoid administration effectively treats this condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explain the genetic basis of Glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism.
  • To identify the specific gene mutation responsible for GRA.
  • To establish a genetic diagnostic test for GRA.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of gene structure in individuals with GRA.
  • Identification of gene duplications involving steroid hydroxylase and aldosterone synthase genes.

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  • Development of a genetic test using peripheral blood samples.

    • Main Results:

    • GRA is caused by a specific gene duplication.
    • This duplication fuses regulatory elements of the steroid 11 beta-hydroxylase gene with the aldosterone synthase gene.
    • Ectopic expression of aldosterone synthase occurs in the zona fasciculata.

    Conclusions:

    • The identified gene mutation provides a direct genetic basis for GRA.
    • A simple, direct genetic test for GRA can be performed using peripheral blood.
    • Understanding the genetic cause facilitates diagnosis and management of this hypertension subtype.