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  #1

where is the defect?



Irregular, patchy cafe-au-lait spots, especially on the back
Vaginal bleeding (first menstruation) at a very early age
Premature puberty
early breast development
early pubic and armpit hair development
Some patients get more broken bones
Rarely, a form of gigantism (overgrowth of the body caused by excess hormones)
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A physical examination may show signs of:

Hyperthyroidism (occasionally)
Adrenal abnormalities (occasionally)
Acromegaly (occasionally)
Cafe-au-lait spots of the skin


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  #2

McCune-Albright syndrome is the result of a postzygotic somatic mutation in the gene coding for the alpha subunit of the stimulatory G protein (Gsa). G proteins couple cell surface receptors to intracellular proteins to activate or inactivate signaling cascades.

The stimulatory G protein is normally activated when a hormone or other ligand binds to the cell surface receptor. The activated Gsa subunit subsequently disassociates from the receptor, binds to adenylyl cyclase, and stimulates an increase in intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels. The Gsa subunit then is inactivated, reassociates with the receptor, and is again available for hormone-mediated reactivation.


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  #3

thanks a lot buddy

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  #4

Ur R Welcome

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