Xiangbo Xie

Abstract Objective: Methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) is a common hereditary disorder affecting infants and children. This study investigated the onset age, phenotypes, genotypes, and biochemical features of MMA in 79 children from a single center in Shandong Province, providing data to aid early diagnosis and management. Methods: The data were obtained from 79 children who were diagnosed with MMA through genetic analysis from January 2014 to December 2023.

Abstract The anterior pituitary gland is an important endocrine organ composed of a variety of key endocrine cells that regulate the functions of peripheral targeted organs, such as growth, development, behavior, lactation, reproduction and the stability of the internal environment and metabolism. This gland also regulates the functions of targeted peripheral endocrine organs, such as the thyroid, adrenal gland and gonads.