Prof Lou Metherell
BSc PhDProfessor of Endocrine Genetics
Centre for Endocrinology, William Harvey Research Institute
Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
Research
Genetics, Adrenal insufficiency, Endocrinology, Cardiomyopathy, Growth retardation, Porphyria
Interests
The main focus of my group is on disorders of adrenal insufficiency, with the adrenal gland fails to make one or more of the hormones that co-ordinate the body’s fight or flight responses. Some of these disorders are syndromic and involve other tissues of the body such as skin and kidneys. Being able to model these organs in a dish allows us to study the mechanisms causing these dysfunctions and so we have an interest in in vitro modelling for several aspects of my research.Dr Chris Smith has created 3D models of skin to understand the ichthyosis seen in sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase deficiency, a multi-organ pathology involving adrenal insufficiency, steroid resistant nephrosis and neurological deficits.
In collaboration with Professor Leo Guasti we study the development and maintenance of the adrenal cortex, knocking out genes to try and understand what goes wrong in syndromes of adrenal insufficiency.
Publications
2025
Reduced PPOX expression causes intrinsic pathogenicity in keratinocytes, contributing to the cutaneous Variegate Porphyria phenotypeJournal of Investigative Dermatology, Elsevier
01-09-2025
Adrenal insufficiency associated with mutations in haem biosynthesis genesAl-Salihi A, Smith C, Perez-Ternero C, Jackson A, Steichen E, Darby D, Griffin L, Talbi N et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
09-05-2025
WES as a Tool for Differential Diagnosis of Adrenal Insufficiency in Sudanese ChildrenSmith C, Abdullah M, Hassan S, Fauzi L, Qamar Y, Hall C, Maitra S, Maharaj A et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
09-05-2025
The genetics of adrenal insufficiency, evolution of methodologies over 35 years in a single centreSmith C, Prasad R, Hughes C, Maharaj A, Qamar Y, Maitra S, Hutchison C, Ramirez LM et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
09-05-2025
Impact of Val334Ile and Val472Leu variants on cytochrome P450 oxidoreductase activityBarata IS, Lucato E, Velazquez MNR, Metherell L, Pandey A
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
09-05-2025
Data-driven consideration of genetic disorders for global genomic newborn screening programsGenetics in Medicine, Elsevier vol. 27 (7)
09-05-2025
Reassessing the role of the p.(Arg304Gln) missense AIP variant in pituitary tumorigenesisLoughrey PB, Mothojakan NB, Iacovazzo D, Arni A, Aflorei ED, Arnaldi G, Barlier A, Beckers A et al.
European Journal of Endocrinology, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 192 (4), 385-397.
12-03-2025
Novel recurrent mutations and genetic diversity in Sudanese children with adrenal insufficiencyMusa SA, Abdullah MA, Hassan SS, Fauzi LS, Babiker OO, Ahmed AI, Mohammedali M, Hutchison C et al.
European Journal of Endocrinology, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 192 (3), 277-289.
03-03-2025
CRISPR-Cas9 MRAP knockout H295R clones as a tool to study familial glucocorticoid deficiency type 2 (FGD2)Xu R, Gregoriou K, Metherell L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
19-02-2025
Characteristics of familial glucocorticoid deficiency (FGD) type-1 and 2: an updateGregoriou K, Smith C, Chan L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
19-02-2025
2024
8482 Genetic Aetiology Of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency In SudanSmith CJ, Abdullah MA, Hassan SS, Fauzi LS, Qamar Y, Hall CL, Maitra S, Maharaj AV et al.
Journal of The Endocrine Society, The Endocrine Society vol. 8 (Supplement_1)
05-10-2024
Adrenal insufficiency associated with mutations in haem biosynthesis genes, is it a coincidence?Al-Salihi A, Smith C, Jackson A, Janecke A, Steichen E, Darby D, Banka S, Talbi N et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
16-09-2024
WES as a tool for differential diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency in sudanese childrenSmith C, Abdullah M, Hassan S, Fauzi L, Qamar Y, Hall C, Maitra S, Maharaj A et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
16-09-2024
04190 Adrenal insufficiency associated with mutations in haem biosynthesis genesAl-Salihi A, Smith CJ, Jackson A, Janecke A, Steichen E, Darby D, Griffin L, Banka S et al.
Session 3 – Heme metabolism and cellular energy: inter-organ heme signaling and import/export systems (September 23rd, 2024).
01-09-2024
04183 Reduced expression of PPOX, the variegate porphyria gene, causes intrinsic pathological changes to keratinocytesSmith CJ, Chan LF, Metherell LA
Session 9 – Rational approach(es) to diagnosis and care in AHPS (September 25th, 2024).
01-09-2024
2023
Choice of gDNA isolation method has a significant impact on average murine Telomere Length estimatesKidd E, Meimaridou E, Williams J, Metherell LA, Walley AJ, Fairbrother UL
Preparative Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Taylor & Francis vol. 54 (6), 788-795.
13-12-2023
Thioredoxin Reductase 2 Variant as a Cause of Micropenis, Undescended Testis, and Selective Glucocorticoid DeficiencyPatjamontri S, Lucas-Herald AK, McMillan M, Prasad R, Metherell LA, McGowan R, Tobias ES, Ahmed SF
27-11-2023
Adrenal insufficiency can be associated with biallelic mutations in porphyria genesSmith C, Al-Salihi A, Janecke A, Steichen E, Banka S, Jackson A, Darby D, Griffin L et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
31-10-2023
Genetic aetiology of primary adrenal insufficiency in SudanSmith C, Abdullah M, Hassan S, Fauzi L, Qamar Y, Hall C, Maitra S, Maharaj A et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
31-10-2023
SAT292 Adrenal Insufficiency Associated With Biallelic Mutations In Porphyria GenesSmith C, Jackson A, Al-Salihi A, Janecke A, Steichen E, Darby D, Griffin L, Banka S et al.
Journal of The Endocrine Society, The Endocrine Society vol. 7 (Supplement_1)
05-10-2023
Abstract P2043: Loss Of Full-length Mylk3 Causes Dilated Cardiomyopathy Via A Myl2-independent MechanismWilliams JL, Smith CJ, Mastroianni G, Stewart M, Cutillas P, Tinker A, Metherell L
Circulation Research, Wolters Kluwer vol. 133 (Suppl_1)
04-08-2023
BS18 Loss of full-length MYLK3 causes dilated cardiomyopathy via a MYL2-independent mechanism.Williams J, Stewart M, Tinker A, Cutillas P, Metherell L
Basic Science.
01-06-2023
Genetic Aetiology of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency in SudanSmith C, Abdullah M, Hassan S, Qamar Y, Hall C, Maitra S, Maharaj A, Mariela MRL et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
02-05-2023
Adrenal Insufficiency Associated with Biallelic Mutations in Porphyria GenesSmith C, Jackson A, Al-Salihi A, Janecke A, Steichen E, Darby D, Griffin L, Banka S et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
02-05-2023
769 Reduced expression of PPOX, the variegate porphyria gene, causes intrinsic pathological changes to keratinocytesSmith CJ, Chan L, Metherell LA
Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Elsevier vol. 143 (5)
01-05-2023
Characterization of dominant-negative growth hormone receptor variants reveals a potential therapeutic target for short statureAndrews A, Cottrell E, Maharaj A, Ladha T, Williams J, Schilbach K, Kaisinger LR, Perry JRB et al.
European Journal of Endocrinology, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 188 (4), 353-365.
21-03-2023
Ichthyosis linked to sphingosine 1-phosphate lyase insufficiency is due to aberrant sphingolipid and calcium regulationSmith CJ, Williams JL, Hall C, Casas J, Caley MP, O'Toole EA, Prasad R, Metherell LA
Journal of Lipid Research, Elsevier vol. 64 (4)
02-03-2023
Elevated sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase leads to increased metabolism and reduced survival in adrenocortical carcinomaWilliams JL, Smith C, Hall C, Khaled Z, Maharaj A, Kwong R, Pittaway J, Casas J et al.
European Journal of Endocrinology, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 188 (1)
10-01-2023
Adrenal Dysfunction in Mitochondrial DiseasesCorkery-Hayward M, Metherell LA
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Mdpi vol. 24 (2)
06-01-2023
Reduced expression of PPOX, the variegate porphyria gene, causes intrinsic pathological changes to keratinocytesSmith CJ, Chan L, Metherell LA
01-01-2023
2022
181 Sphingosine 1-phosphate lyase insufficiency induced ichthyosis is due to sphingolipid imbalance, increased differentiation, and aberrant intercellular junctionsSmith CJ, Williams JL, Hall C, Caley MP, O’Toole EA, Prasad R, Metherell LA
Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Elsevier vol. 142 (12)
01-12-2022
RF33 | PSAT69 A Combined Candidate Gene/Whole Exome Sequencing Approach Permits a Rapid Genetic Diagnosis for >81% Individuals with Primary Adrenal Insufficiency.Chan L, Smith C, Read J, Hall C, Maharaj A, Ramirez LM, Qamar Y, Hughes C et al.
Journal of The Endocrine Society, The Endocrine Society vol. 6 (Supplement_2), a140-a141.
01-11-2022
Characterisation of the first heterozygous missense HMGA2 variant helps delineate the crucial functional roles of a novel growth geneCottrell E, Maharaj A, Triggs-Raine B, Thanasupawat T, Williams J, Fujimoto M, A. VDH, De BC et al.
17-10-2022
A rare heterozygous IGFI variant impairing IGF-I cleavage and causing postnatal growth failure: a novel disease mechanism offering insights into IGF-I physiologyCottrell E, Andrews A, Williams J, Chatterjee S, Edate S, Metherell LA, Hwa V, Storr HL
17-10-2022
Understanding the molecular basis of short stature in six patients with pathogenic variants in HMGA2Maharaj A, Cottrell E, van DH, de BC, Joustra S, Kant S, van DKD, Inmaculada CDCLM et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
17-10-2022
The lack of genotype: phenotype correlations in rare causes of primary adrenal insufficiency highlights the need for genetic testingMaitra S, Smith C, Hall C, Read J, Maharaj AV, Mariela MRL, Qamar Y, Prasad R et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
17-10-2022
SGPL1 deficiency impairs Leydig cell steroidogenesis and should be considered in 46XY individuals with DSD and adrenal insufficiencyMing WKR, Williams J, Maharaj AV, Metherell L, Prasad R
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
17-10-2022
ESDR181 - Sphingosine 1-phosphate lyase insufficiency induced ichthyosis is due to sphingolipid imbalance, increased differentiation, and aberrant intercellular junctions.Smith C, Williams J, Hall C, Caley M, O'Toole E, Prasad R, Metherell L
, Morressier
22-09-2022
Genetic characterization of short stature patients with overlapping features of growth hormone insensitivity syndromesA A, A M, E C, S C, P S, L D, K D, A B et al.
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12-09-2022
Abstract P2005: Loss Of Full-length Mylk3 Causes Dilated Cardiomyopathy Via A MYL2-independent MechanismWilliams JL, Paudyal A, Stewart M, Cutillas P, Tinker A, Metherell L
Circulation Research, Wolters Kluwer vol. 131 (Suppl_1), ap2005-ap2005.
05-08-2022
A retrospective analysis of endocrine disease in sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase insufficiency: case series and literature reviewMaharaj A, Kwong R, Williams J, Smith C, Storr H, Krone R, Braslavsky D, Clemente M et al.
Endocrine Connections, Bioscientifica vol. 11 (8)
25-07-2022
Elevated SGPL1 expression is associated with increased metabolic rate in cells and reduced survival in individuals with adrenocortical carcinomaWilliams J, Smith C, Hall C, Khaled Z, Maharaj A, Kwong R, Pittaway J, Casas J et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
07-05-2022
A rapid genetic diagnosis for >80% individuals with non-CAH Primary Adrenal Insufficiency is achievable by candidate gene sequencing combined with WESSmith C, Read J, Hall C, Maharaj A, Marroquin RL, Qamar Y, Hughes C, Clark A et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
07-05-2022
Can Digenic, Tri-Allelic Inheritance of Variants in STAR and CYP11A1 Give Rise to Primary Adrenal Insufficiency? A Case ReportAli N, Maharaj AV, Buonocore F, Achermann JC, Metherell LA
Frontiers in Endocrinology, Frontiers vol. 13
28-03-2022
Insights From Long-term Follow-up of a Girl With Adrenal Insufficiency and Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Lyase DeficiencyMaharaj A, Güran T, Buonocore F, Achermann JC, Metherell L, Prasad R, Çetinkaya S
Journal of The Endocrine Society, The Endocrine Society vol. 6 (5)
11-02-2022
Clinical and Genetic characterization of primary adrenal insufficiency in Sudanese childrenMusa SA, Abdullah MA, Hassan SS, Qamar Y, Hall C, Maitra S, Maharaj AV, Ramirez LMM et al.
01-01-2022
Sphingosine 1-phosphate lyase insufficiency induced ichthyosis is due to sphingolipid imbalance, increased differentiation, and aberrant intercellular junctionsSmith CJ, Williams JL, Hall C, Caley MP, O'Toole EA, Prasad R, Metherell LA
01-01-2022
2021
Exome sequencing identifies a novel fbn1 variant in a pakistani family with marfan syndrome that includes left ventricle diastolic dysfunctionFarooqi N, Metherell LA, Schrauwen I, Acharya A, Khan Q, Nouel Saied LM, Ali Y, El-Serehy HA et al.
Genes vol. 12 (12)
28-11-2021
Abstract 14037: A Shorter Myosin Light Chain Kinase 3 Isoform Maintains Myosin Light Chain 2 Phosphorylation but Does Not Attenuate the Dilated Cardiomyopathy Seen in C57BL/6N MiceWilliams J, paudyal A, Stewart M, Cutillas P, Cox RD, Tinker A, Metherell L
Circulation, Wolters Kluwer vol. 144 (Suppl_1), a14037-a14037.
16-11-2021
Novel dominant negative GH receptor variants provide important insights into GH receptor physiologyAndrews A, Cottrell E, Maharaj A, Ladha T, Williams J, Metherell LA, McCormick PJ, Storr HL
08-11-2021
Growth hormone receptor 6Ω pseudoexon activation: a novel cause of severe growth hormone insensitivityCottrell E, Maharaj A, Williams J, Chatterjee S, Cirillo G, del GEM, Festa A, Palumbo S et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
08-11-2021
In vitro splicing assay proves the pathogenicity of intronic variants in MRAPSmith C, Maharaj A, Qamar Y, Read J, Williams J, Marimuthu V, Chan L, Metherell L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
18-10-2021
SGPL1 regulates expression of electron transport chain components to modulate cellular metabolism in the adrenal glandWilliams J, Smith C, Maharaj A, Kwong R, Hall C, Metherell L, Prasad R
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
18-10-2021
099 Ichthyosis associated with sphingosine 1-phosphate lyase deficiency is due to aberrant calcium and sphingolipid regulationSmith CJ, Williams JL, Caley MP, O’Toole EA, Prasad R, Metherell LA
Journal of Investigative Dermatology vol. 141 (10), s165-s165.
07-10-2021
Somatic mutations of GNA11 and GNAQ in CTNNB1-mutant aldosterone-producing adenomas presenting in puberty, pregnancy or menopauseZhou J, Azizan EAB, Cabrera CP, Fernandes-Rosa FL, Boulkroun S, Argentesi G, Cottrell E, Amar L et al.
Nature Genetics
12-08-2021
Somatic mutations of GNA11 and GNAQ in CTNNB1-mutant aldosterone-producing adenomas presenting in puberty, pregnancy or menopause.Argentesi G, Azizan E, Zhou J, Cabrera C, O’Toole S, Wu X, Goodchild E, Cottrell E et al.
Nature Genetics, Nature Research
12-08-2021
Genetic Analysis of Pediatric Primary Adrenal Insufficiency of Unknown Etiology: 25 Years' Experience in the UKBuonocore F, Maharaj A, Qamar Y, Koehler K, Suntharalingham JP, Chan LF, Ferraz-De-Souza B, Hughes CR et al.
Journal of The Endocrine Society vol. 5 (8)
01-08-2021
Growth Hormone Receptor (Ghr) 6ω Pseudoexon Activation: A Novel Cause Of Severe Growth Hormone Insensitivity (Ghi).Cottrell E, Maharaj A, Williams J, Chatterjee S, Cirillo G, Miraglia Del Giudice E, Festa A, Palumbo S et al.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab
28-07-2021
Growth Hormone Receptor (GHR) 6Ω Pseudoexon Activation: a Novel Cause of Severe Growth Hormone Insensitivity.Cottrell E, Maharaj A, Williams J, Chatterjee S, Cirillo G, Miraglia Del Giudice E, Festa A, Palumbo S et al.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab
28-07-2021
Genetic Characterization of Short Stature Patients with Overlapping Features of Growth Hormone Insensitivity SyndromesAndrews A, Maharaj A, Cottrell E, Chatterjee S, Shah P, Denvir L, Dumic K, Bossowski A et al.
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism vol. 106 (11), E4716-E4733.
16-06-2021
Loss of Nnt Increases Expression of Oxidative Phosphorylation Complexes in C57BL/6J HeartsWilliams JL, Hall CL, Meimaridou E, Metherell LA
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Mdpi vol. 22 (11)
05-06-2021
In Vitro Splicing Assay Proves the Pathogenicity of Intronic Variants in MRAPSmith C, Maharaj AV, Qamar Y, Read J, Williams J, Chan L, Marimuthu V, Metherell L
Journal of The Endocrine Society vol. 5 (Suppl 1), a85-a86.
03-05-2021
Somatic Mutations of GNA11 and GNAQ in CTNNB1-Mutant Aldosterone-Producing Adenomas Increases Aldosterone and Aldosterone Synthase (CYP11B2)Azizan EAB, Zhou J, Cabrera CP, Fernandes-Rosa FL, Boulkroun S, Argentesi G, Cottrell E, Amar L et al.
Journal of The Endocrine Society, The Endocrine Society vol. 5 (Supplement_1), a72-a72.
03-05-2021
CTNNB1-Mutant Aldosterone-Producing Adenomas With Somatic Mutations of GNA11/GNAQ Have Distinct Phenotype and GenotypeZhou J, Boulkroun S, Cabrera CP, Azizan EAB, Fernandes-Rosa F, Cottrell E, Argentesi G, Wu X et al.
Journal of The Endocrine Society vol. 5 (Suppl 1), a65-a66.
03-05-2021
Sphingosine 1- Phosphate Lyase Insufficiency Syndrome (SPLIS); A Role in Multiple EndocrinopathiesKwong RMW, Maharaj AV, Metherell L
Journal of The Endocrine Society vol. 5 (Suppl 1), a662-a662.
03-05-2021
Sphingosine 1-phosphate lyase insufficiency syndrome (SPLIS) as a cause of primary adrenal insufficiency and primary hypogonadismKwong R, Maharaj A, Metherell L, Prasad R
01-01-2021
Novel LZTR1 mutations in subjects with features of Noonan Syndrome and GH insensitivity negatively regulate GH-induced IGF-I production and hyperactivate GH-induced ERK1/2 activation in response to GH in vitroChatterjee S, Bertola DR, Agwu C, Maharaj A, Williams J, Cottrell E, Shapiro L, Andrews A et al.
01-01-2021
Genetic analysis of paediatric primary adrenal insufficiency of unknown aetiology over 25 yearsBuonocore F, Maharaj A, Qamar Y, Koehler K, Suntharalingham JP, Chan LF, Ferraz-de-Souza B, Hughes CR et al.
01-01-2021
Ichthyosis associated with sphingosine 1-phosphate lyase deficiency is due to aberrant calcium and sphingolipid regulationSmith CJ, Williams JL, Caley MP, O'Toole EA, Prasad R, Metherell LA
01-01-2021
2020
Rare CNVs provide novel insights into the molecular basis of GH and IGF-1 insensitivityCottrell E, Cabrera CP, Ishida M, Chatterjee S, Greening J, Wright N, Bossowski A, Dunkel L et al.
European Journal of Endocrinology, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 183 (6), 581-595.
01-12-2020
Sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase (SGPL1) deficiency is associated with mitochondrial dysfunctionMaharaj A, Williams J, Bradshaw T, Güran T, Braslavsky D, Casas J, Chan LF, Metherell LA et al.
The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Elsevier vol. 202
16-07-2020
A Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Lyase Mutation Associated With Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome and Multiple EndocrinopathyMaharaj A, Theodorou D, Banerjee I, Metherell LA, Prasad R, Wallace D
Frontiers in Pediatrics, Frontiers vol. 8
08-04-2020
SAT-224 Recurrent Co-Driver Mutation in CTNNB1-Mutant Aldosterone-producing Adenomas (APA), Causing Reversible Hypertension in Puberty, Pregnancy or MenopauseZhou J, Cabrera CP, Azizan EAB, Fernandes-Rosa F, Cottrell E, Amar L, Argentesi G, Wu X et al.
Journal of The Endocrine Society vol. 4 (Suppl 1), A624-A624.
01-04-2020
Mylk3 null C57BL/6N mice develop cardiomyopathy, whereas Nnt null C57BL/6J mice do notWilliams JL, Paudyal A, Awad S, Nicholson J, Grzesik D, Botta J, Meimaridou E, Maharaj AV et al.
Life Science Alliance, Life Science Alliance vol. 3 (4)
25-03-2020
Long-term outcome of partial P450 side-chain cleavage enzyme deficiency in three brothers: The importance of early diagnosisKallali W, Gray E, Mehdi MZ, Lindsay R, Metherell LA, Buonocore F, Suntharalingham JP, Achermann JC et al.
European Journal of Endocrinology, Bioscientifica vol. 182 (3), K15-K24.
01-03-2020
GHR gene transcript heterogeneity may explain phenotypic variability in GHR pseudoexon (6Ψ) patientsChatterjee S, Cottrell E, Rose SJ, Mushtaq T, Maharaj AV, Williams J, Savage MO, Metherell LA et al.
Endocrine Connections, Bioscientifica vol. -1 (aop), 211-222.
12-02-2020
2019
Three novel Growth Hormone Receptor (GHR) splicing mutations causing a spectrum of Growth Hormone InsensitivityCottrell E, Maharaj A, Ladha T, Chatterjee S, Grandone A, Cirillo G, del GEM, Kostalova L et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
11-11-2019
Novel variants in the Leucine-zipper-like transcription regulator 1 (LZTR1) gene cause Noonan syndrome phenotype by upregulation of the RAS-MAPKinase pathwayChatterjee S, Bertola D, Agwu C, Karantza M, Cottrell E, Shapiro L, Maharaj AV, Williams J et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
11-11-2019
Rare causes of primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) in children from SudanQamar Y, Maharaj A, Chan L, AbdulBagi S, Abdullah M, Metherell L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
11-11-2019
SGPL1 deficiency leads to accumulation of sphingolipid species and downregulation of key enzymes within the steroidogenic pathwayMaharaj A, Williams J, Guran T, Braslavsky D, Casas J, Metherell L, Prasad R
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
11-11-2019
Twenty-five years of familial glucocorticoid deficiency: genotypic and phenotypic variabilitySmith C, Maharaj A, Prasad R, Hughes C, Qamar Y, Clark A, Chan L, Metherell L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
06-11-2019
Splice-site mutations in the melanocortin-2 receptor accessory protein that lead to early-onset familial glucocorticoid deficiency type 2Qamar Y, Maharaj A, Chan L, Deeb A, Metherell L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
06-11-2019
HS6ST1 insufficiency causes self-limited delayed puberty in contrast with other GnRH deficiency genesSR H, R O, A P, V C, A F, G R-B, LA M, CP C et al.
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12-09-2019
SGPL1 deficiency leads to downregulation of key enzymes within the steroidogenic pathwayMaharaj A, Meimaridou E, Williams J, Guran T, Metherell L
The 58th Annual ESPE Meeting.
01-09-2019
ACTH signalling and adrenal development: lessons from mouse modelsNovoselova TV, King PJ, Guasti L, Metherell LA, Clark AJL, Chan LF
Endocrine Connections, Bioscientifica vol. -1 (aop), r122-r130.
10-06-2019
Isolated glucocorticoid deficiency: Genetic causes and animal modelsMaharaj A, Maudhoo A, Chan LF, Novoselova T, Prasad R, Metherell LA, Guasti L
Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology vol. 189, 73-80.
01-05-2019
GHR transcript heterogeneity may explain the phenotypic variability in patients with homozygous GHR pseudoexon (6Ψ) mutationChatterjee S, Rose SJ, Mushtaq T, Cottrell E, Maharaj AV, Williams J, Savage MO, Metherell LA et al.
01-01-2019
CYP11A1 (side-chain cleavage enzyme) defect in three brothers causing glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid deficiency and development of testicular adrenal rest testicular tumourKallali W, Gray E, Mehdi MZ, Metherell L, Achermann J
01-01-2019
Genetics of Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency over the Decades: Phenotypic Variability and Associated FeaturesSmith CJ, Maharaj AV, Prasad R, Hughes CR, Clark AJL, Chan LF, Metherell LA
01-01-2019
2018
SGPL1 Deficiency: A Rare Cause of Primary Adrenal InsufficiencySettas N, Persky R, Faucz FR, Sheanon N, Voutetakis A, Lodish M, Metherell LA, Stratakis CA
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, The Endocrine Society vol. 104 (5), 1484-1490.
03-12-2018
Missplicing due to a silent exonic substitution in the T-box transcription factor TBX19 resulting in Isolated ACTH deficiencyMaudhoo A, Maharaj A, Buonocore F, Martos-Moreno GA, Argente J, Achermann J, Chan L, Metherell L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
02-11-2018
Predicted Benign and Synonymous Variants in CYP11A1 Cause Primary Adrenal Insufficiency Through MissplicingMaharaj A, Buonocore F, Meimaridou E, Ruiz-Babot G, Guasti L, Peng H-M, Capper CP, Burgos-Tirado N et al.
Journal of The Endocrine Society, The Endocrine Society vol. 3 (1), 201-221.
30-10-2018
Genotype-phenotype correlation in patients with homozygous GHR pseudoexon (6Ψ) mutationChatterjee S, Rose SJ, Mushtaq T, Cottrell E, Maharaj AV, Williams J, Savage MO, Metherell LA et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
18-10-2018
Sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase (SGPL1) deficiency is associated with mitochondrial dysfunctionPrasad R, Maharaj A, Bradshaw T, Williams J, Guran T, Braslavsky D, Brugger B, Metherell L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
18-10-2018
Patients with short stature and GH/IGF-1 insensitivity harbour copy number variants causing a Silver-Russell-like phenotypeCottrell E, Chatterjee S, Moore G, Ishida M, Greening J, Wright N, Bossowski A, Deeb A et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
18-10-2018
A novel GHR pseudoexon mutation causing frameshift and severe postnatal growth failureCottrell E, Maharaj A, Chatterjee S, Grandone A, Cirillo G, Miraglia DGE, Metherell LA, Storr HL
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
18-10-2018
Can novel stem cell models help unpick the pathogenesis of the Triple A syndrome?Costa ARD, Qarin S, Bradshaw T, Watson D, Prasad R, Metherell LA, Barnes MR, Skarnes W et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
18-10-2018
A Second Growth Hormone Receptor Pseudoexon Mutation Causing Frameshift and Severe Postnatal Growth FailureCottrell E, Maharaj A, Chatterjee S, Grandone A, Cirillo G, Miraglia del Giudice E, Metherell LA, Storr HL
European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology.
14-09-2018
Patients with GH Insensitivity and IGF-1 Resistance Harbour Copy Number Variants Causing a Silver-Russell-Like PhenotypeCottrell E, Chatterjee S, Moore G, Ishida M, Greening J, Wright N, Bossowski A, Deeb A et al.
European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology.
14-09-2018
Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Lyase (SGPL1) Deficiency Is Associated with Mitochondrial DysfunctionMaharaj A, Bradshaw T, Williams J, Guran T, Braslavsky D, Bruegger B, Metherell L, Prasad R
57th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Athens, Greece 27 Sep 2018 - 29 Sep 2018.
14-09-2018
SGPL1 Missense Mutation in an Infant with Primary Adrenal Insufficiency (PAI), Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, Primary Hypothyroidism and Gonadal FailureMaharaj A, Wallace D, Banerjee I, Prasad R, Metherell L
57th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) 27 Sep 2018 - 29 Sep 2018.
14-09-2018
A Novel Stem Cell Model for the Triple a SyndromeDa Costa AR, Qarin S, Bradshaw TY, Watson D, Prasad R, Barnes MR, Metherell LA, Chapple JP et al.
57th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Athens, Greece 27 Sep 2018 - 29 Sep 2018.
14-09-2018
Modeling Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Testing Interventions for Adrenal Insufficiency Using Donor-Specific Reprogrammed CellsG R-B, M B, I H, SJ A, DR T, L G, NF T, U S et al.
, Bioscientifica
11-09-2018
HS6ST1 Insufficiency Causes Self-Limited Delayed Puberty in Contrast With Other GnRH Deficiency GenesHoward SR, Oleari R, Poliandri A, Chantzara V, Fantin A, Ruiz-Babot G, Metherell LA, Cabrera CP et al.
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, The Endocrine Society vol. 103 (9), 3420-3429.
20-06-2018
Dominant-negative STAT5B mutations cause growth hormone insensitivity with short stature and mild immune dysregulationKlammt J, Neumann D, Gevers EF, Andrew SF, Schwartz ID, Rockstroh D, Colombo R, Sanchez MA et al.
Nature Communications, Springer Nature vol. 9 (1)
29-05-2018
Nicotinamide Nucleotide Transhydrogenase as a novel treatment target in adrenocortical carcinomaChortis V, Taylor A, Doig C, Walsh M, Meimaridou E, Jenkinson C, Rodriguez-Blanco G, Ronchi C et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
08-05-2018
Nicotinamide Nucleotide Transhydrogenase as a Novel Treatment Target in Adrenocortical CarcinomaChortis V, Taylor AE, Doig CL, Walsh MD, Meimaridou E, Jenkinson C, Rodriguez-Blanco G, Ronchi CL et al.
Endocrinology, The Endocrine Society vol. 159 (8), 2836-2849.
20-04-2018
Phenotypic spectrum and responses to recombinant human IGF1 (rhIGF1) therapy in patients with homozygous intronic pseudoexon growth hormone receptor mutationChatterjee S, Shapiro L, Rose SJ, Mushtaq T, Clayton PE, Ten SB, Bhangoo A, Kumbattae U et al.
European Journal of Endocrinology, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 178 (5), 481-489.
02-03-2018
Modeling Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Testing Interventions for Adrenal Insufficiency Using Donor-Specific Reprogrammed CellsRuiz-Babot G, Balyura M, Hadjidemetriou I, Ajodha SJ, Taylor DR, Ghataore L, Taylor NF, Schubert U et al.
In Ssrn Electronic Journal
01-01-2018
2017
An unusual presentation of congenital lipoid adrenal hyperplasia and novel STAR mutation in two siblingsAndrews E, Taylor C, Metherell L, Buonocore F, Achermann J
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
30-10-2017
Novel evidence implies that ALADIN, the triple A syndrome gene product is involved in mitochondrial physiologyDa CAR, Meimaridou E, Prasad R, Metherell LA, Chapple JP, Storr HL
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
30-10-2017
Phenotypic spectrum and response to recombinant human IGF1(rhIGF1) therapy in patients with homozygous intronic pseudoexon (6Ψ)GH receptor mutationsChatterjee S, Rose S, Mushtaq T, Clayton P, Ten S, Bhangoo A, Kumbattae U, Dias R et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
30-10-2017
Antioxidant pathway targeting as a therapeutic approach in adrenocortical carcinomaChortis V, Taylor AE, Doig CL, Meimaridou E, Walsh M, Jenkinson C, Rodriguez-Blanco G, Jafri A et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
20-10-2017
Predicted benign and silent SNPs in CYP11A1 cause primary adrenal insufficiency through missplicingMaharaj A, Buonocore F, Meimaridou E, Ruiz-Babot G, Guasti L, Peng H-M, Capper C, Prasad R et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
20-10-2017
NNT is a key regulator of adrenal redox homeostasis and steroidogenesis in male miceMeimaridou E, Goldsworthy M, Chortis V, Fragouli E, Foster PA, Arlt W, Cox R, Metherell LA
Journal of Endocrinology, Bioscientifica vol. 236 (1), 13-28.
18-10-2017
Whole-exome sequencing gives additional benefits compared to candidate gene sequencing in the molecular diagnosis of children with growth hormone or IGF-1 insensitivityShapiro L, Chatterjee S, Ramadan DG, Davies KM, Savage MO, Metherell LA, Storr HL
European Journal of Endocrinology, Oxford University Press (Oup) vol. 177 (6), 485-501.
04-09-2017
In-frame seven amino-acid duplication in AIP arose over the last 3000 years, disrupts protein interaction and stability and is associated with gigantism.Salvatori R, Radian S, Diekmann Y, Iacovazzo D, David A, Gabrovska P, Grassi G, Bussell A-M et al.
Eur J Endocrinol vol. 177 (3), 257-266.
20-06-2017
Young Thai sisters with growth hormone insensitivity or Laron syndromeWacharasindhu S, Panamonta O, Shapiro L, Metherell LA, Savage MO, Storr HL
Asian Biomedicine vol. 11 (2), 167-170.
01-04-2017
Novel Dominant-Negative GH Receptor Mutations Expands the Spectrum of GHI and IGF-I Deficiency.Vairamani K, Merjaneh L, Casano-Sancho P, Sanli ME, David A, Metherell LA, Savage MO, Del Pozo JS et al.
J Endocr Soc, Oxford University Press vol. 1 (4), 345-358.
08-03-2017
PHENOTYPIC SPECTRUM AND RESPONSES TO RECOMBINANT HUMAN IGF-I (RHIGF-I) THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH HOMOZYGOUS GH RECEPTOR PSEUDOEXON DEFECTSChatterjee S, Shapiro L, Rose S, Mushtaq T, Clayton P, Ten S, Bhangoo APS, Kumbattae U et al.
01-01-2017
NOVEL DOMINANT-NEGATIVE GH RECEPTOR MUTATIONS EXPANDS THE SPECTRUM OF GHI AND IGF-I DEFICIENCYVairamani K, Merjaneh L, Casano-Sancho P, Sanli ME, David A, Metherell LA, Savage MO, Rosenfeld RG et al.
01-01-2017
2016
Cytochrome p450 side chain cleavage enzyme (CYP11A1) mutations: Phenotypic variability and identification of p.E314K as a recurrent, pathogenic variantMETHERELL LA
44th Meeting of the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes.
14-11-2016
Predictive factors of an underlying genetic defect in children with short stature and suspected growth hormone insensitivity (GHI)METHERELL LA
44th Meeting of the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes.
14-11-2016
Mutations in SGPL1, encoding sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase, cause a novel form of primary adrenal insufficiency with steroid resistant nephrotic syndromePrasad R, Maharaj A, Meimaridou E, van VP, Buonocore F, Barbagelata E, Bergada I, Cassinelli H et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
14-11-2016
Mutations in SGPL1, encoding sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase, cause a novel form of primary adrenal insufficiency with steroid resistant nephrotic syndromePrasad R, Maharaj A, Meimaridou E, VanVeldhoven P, Buonocore F, Bergada I, Barbagelata E, Cassinelli H et al.
14-10-2016
IGSF10 mutations dysregulate gonadotropin‐releasing hormone neuronal migration resulting in delayed pubertyHOWARD SR, Guasti L, Ruiz-Babot G, Mancini A, David A, Storr H, Metherell LA, Sternberg MJE et al.
Embo Molecular Medicine, Wiley vol. 8 (6), 626-42.
13-04-2016
Role of IGSF10 mutations in self-limited delayed pubertyHoward S, Guasti L, Ruiz-Babot G, Mancini A, David A, Storr H, Metherell L, Sternberg M et al.
01-02-2016
Whole Exome Sequencing can Identify Defects not Detected by Candidate Gene Sequencing in Patients with Short Stature and Features of Growth Hormone Insensitivity (GHI)Shapiro L, Savage M, Davies K, Metherell L, Storr H
01-01-2016
2015
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency Case Series: Genetic Etiologies More Common than ExpectedTsai SL, Green J, Metherell LA, Curtis F, Fernandez B, Healey A, Curtis J
Hormone Research in Paediatrics, Karger Publishers vol. 85 (1), 35-42.
10-12-2015
Mutations in HS6ST1 cause self-limited delayed puberty (DP) in addition to idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH)Howard S, Poliandre A, Storr HL, Metherell LA, Cabrera C, Warren H, Barnes M, Wehkalampi K et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
04-11-2015
Dominant negative STAT5B variants in two families with mild GH insensitivity and eczemaPease-Gevers E, Klammt J, Kowalczyk J, Metherell L, Neumann D
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
04-11-2015
Genetic characterisation of children with short stature and GH or IGF1 insensitivity by single gene and whole exome sequencingShapiro L, Savage M, Metherell L, Storr H
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
04-11-2015
Mutations in IGSF10 cause self-limited delayed pubertyHoward S, Guasti L, Ruiz-Babot G, Mancini A, David A, Storr H, Metherell L, Cabrera C et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
04-11-2015
Nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase (NNT) as a novel molecular target in adrenocortical carcinoma - impact of NNT knockdown on adrenocortical cell proliferation, redox balance and steroidogenesisChortis V, Taylor A, Doig C, Meimaridou E, Metherell L, Arlt W, Foster P
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
12-10-2015
Molecular diagnosis of patients with adrenal insufficiency using a targeted custom Haloplex next-generation sequencing panelBuonocore F, Chan L, Achermann J, Metherell L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
12-10-2015
RNA-sequencing of mouse adrenals reveals the pathways perturbed by loss of nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenaseMeimaridou E, Goldsworthy M, Chortis V, Foster P, Arlt W, Cox R, Metherell L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
12-10-2015
Mutations in HS6ST1 are causal in self-limited delayed puberty as well as idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadismHoward S, Poliandri A, Storr H, Metherell L, Cabrera C, Barnes M, Warren H, Wehkalampi K et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
12-10-2015
Mutations in IGSF10 cause self-limited delayed puberty, via disturbance of GnRH neuronal migrationHoward S, Guasti L, Ruiz-Babot G, Mancini A, David A, Storr H, Metherell L, Sternberg M et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
12-10-2015
Whole-Exome Sequencing in the Differential Diagnosis of Primary Adrenal Insufficiency in ChildrenChan LF, Campbell DC, Novoselova TV, Clark AJL, Metherell LA
Frontiers in Endocrinology, Frontiers vol. 6
05-08-2015
Heterogeneity of the growth phenotype and birth size in acid-labile subunit (ALS) deficiency.Storr HL, Prasad R, Temple IK, Metherell LA, Savage MO, Walker JM
J Endocrinol Invest vol. 38 (4), 407-412.
01-04-2015
Genetic characterisation of a cohort of children clinically labelled as GH or IGF1 insensitive: diagnostic value of serum IGF1 and height at presentation.Storr HL, Dunkel L, Kowalczyk J, Savage MO, Metherell LA
Eur J Endocrinol vol. 172 (2), 151-161.
01-02-2015
NNT Pseudoexon Activation as a Novel Mechanism for Disease in Two Siblings With Familial Glucocorticoid DeficiencyNovoselova TV, Rath SR, Carpenter K, Pachter N, Dickinson JE, Price G, Chan LF, Choong CS et al.
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Endocrine Society vol. 100 (2), E350-E354.
01-02-2015
2014
Molecular Genetics of Inherited Glucocorticoid DeficiencyMeimaridou E, Kowalczyk J, Metherell LA
In Encyclopedia of Life Sciences, Wiley
15-10-2014
A heterozygous STAT5B variant in a family with short stature and transient hyperprolactinaemia: a possible dominant negative effectPease-Gevers E, Kowalczyk J, Storr H, Metherell L, Dattani M
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
14-10-2014
cDNA analysis reveals NNT pseudoexon activation in two siblings with familial glucocorticoid deficiencyChan L, Novoselova T, Rath S, Carpenter K, Pachter N, Price G, Dickinson J, Choong C et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
14-10-2014
Varied clinical presentations of six patients with mutations in CYP11A1 encoding the cholesterol side-chain cleavage enzyme, P450sccNovoselova T, Spoudeas H, Huebner A, Cheetham T, Chan L, Metherell L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
14-10-2014
Thioredoxin Reductase 2 (TXNRD2) mutation associated with familial glucocorticoid deficiency (FGD).Prasad R, Chan LF, Hughes CR, Kaski JP, Kowalczyk JC, Savage MO, Peters CJ, Nathwani N et al.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab vol. 99 (8), E1556-E1563.
01-08-2014
Oxidative stress and adrenocortical insufficiency.Prasad R, Kowalczyk JC, Meimaridou E, Storr HL, Metherell LA
J Endocrinol vol. 221 (3), R63-R73.
01-06-2014
Mitochondrial thiol systems are important players in antioxidant defence for the human adrenal cortexMeimaridou E, Prasad R, Kowalczyk J, Clark A, Storr H, Metherell L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
17-04-2014
IGFALS gene dosage effects on serum IGF-I and glucose metabolism, body composition, bone growth in length and width, and the pharmacokinetics of recombinant human IGF-I administration.Högler W, Martin DD, Crabtree N, Nightingale P, Tomlinson J, Metherell L, Rosenfeld R, Hwa V et al.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab vol. 99 (4), E703-E712.
01-04-2014
A novel gene affecting the timing of pubertyHoward S, Guasti L, Storr H, Metherell L, Cariboni A, Barnes M, Cabrera C, Wehkalampi K et al.
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica
01-03-2014
A Novel Homozygous Mutation of the IGFALS Gene in a Female Adolescent: Indirect Evidence for a Contributing Role of the Circulating IGF-I Pool in the Pubertal Growth SpurtPoukoulidou T, Kowalczyk J, Metherell L, De Schepper J
Hormone Research in Paediatrics vol. 81 (6), 422-427.
01-01-2014
2013
Deficiency of ALADIN impairs redox homeostasis in human adrenal cells and inhibits steroidogenesis.Prasad R, Metherell LA, Clark AJ, Storr HL
Endocrinology vol. 154 (9), 3209-3218.
01-09-2013
PP43 Genome sequencing reveals mitochondrial thiol systems are essential for antioxidant defence in human adrenal glandsMeimaridou E, Prasad R, Kowalczyk JC, Clark AJL, Storr HL, Metherell LA
Free Radical Biology and Medicine, Elsevier vol. 65
01-09-2013
Familial glucocorticoid deficiency: New genes and mechanisms.Meimaridou E, Hughes CR, Kowalczyk J, Guasti L, Chapple JP, King PJ, Chan LF, Clark AJL et al.
Mol Cell Endocrinol vol. 371 (1-2), 195-200.
22-05-2013
Familial glucocorticoid deficiency: New genes and mechanismsMeimaridou E, Hughes CR, Kowalczyk J, Guasti L, Chapple JP, King PJ, Chan LF, Clark AJL et al.
Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology vol. 371 (1-2), 195-200.
22-05-2013
Familial constitutional delay in growth and puberty is a condition with significant genetic heterogeneity and limited overlap with the timing of puberty in the general populationHoward S, Barnes M, Storr H, Wehkalampi K, Metherell L, Dunkel L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica, 1-1.
01-03-2013
A mutation in thioredoxin reductase 2 (TXNRD2) is associated with a predominantly adrenal phenotype in humansPrasad R, Hughes C, Chan L, Peters C, Nathwani N, Clark A, Storr H, Metherell L
Endocrine Abstracts, Bioscientifica, 1-1.
01-03-2013
ACTH resistance: genes and mechanisms.Meimaridou E, Hughes CR, Kowalczyk J, Chan LF, Clark AJL, Metherell LA
Endocr Dev vol. 24, 57-66.
01-01-2013
Familial glucocorticoid deficiency: a diagnostic challenge during acute illnessHabeb AM, Hughes CR, Al-Arabi R, Al-Muhamadi A, Clark AJL
European Journal of Pediatrics vol. 172 (10), 1407-1410.
01-01-2013
Adrenocortical development, maintenance, and disease.Yates R, Katugampola H, Cavlan D, Cogger K, Meimaridou E, Hughes C, Metherell L, Guasti L et al.
Curr Top Dev Biol vol. 106, 239-312.
01-01-2013
2012
A homozygous glutathione peroxidase 1 mutation, p. Arg130-Leu133del, in a patient with familial glucocorticoid deficiencyKowalczyk⁎ J, Guasti L, Lei XG, Clark AJL
01-09-2012
Mutations in NNT encoding nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase cause familial glucocorticoid deficiency.Meimaridou E, Kowalczyk J, Guasti L, Hughes CR, Wagner F, Frommolt P, Nürnberg P, Mann NP et al.
Nat Genet vol. 44 (7), 740-742.
27-05-2012
An atypical case of familial glucocorticoid deficiency without pigmentation caused by coexistent homozygous mutations in MC2R (T152K) and MC1R (R160W).Turan S, Hughes C, Atay Z, Guran T, Haliloglu B, Clark AJL, Bereket A, Metherell LA
J Clin Endocrinol Metab vol. 97 (5), E771-E774.
01-05-2012
Oxidative Stress as a Disease Mechanism in Inherited Adrenal FailureClark AJL, Storr HL, Meimaridou E, Metherell AL
01-03-2012
MCM4 mutation causes adrenal failure, short stature, and natural killer cell deficiency in humansHughes CR, Guasti L, Chuang C-H, Schimenti JC, King PJ, Costigan C, Metherell LA
Journal of Clinical Investigation vol. 122 (3), 814-820.
01-01-2012
2011
Neonatal presentation of familial glucocorticoid deficiency resulting from a novel splice mutation in the melanocortin 2 receptor accessory protein.Jain V, Metherell LA, David A, Sharma R, Sharma PK, Clark AJL, Chan LF
Eur J Endocrinol vol. 165 (6), 987-991.
01-12-2011
Severe cortisol deficiency associated with reversible growth hormone deficiency in two infants: what is the link?McEachern R, Drouin J, Metherell L, Huot C, Van Vliet G, Deal C
J Clin Endocrinol Metab vol. 96 (9), 2670-2674.
01-09-2011
Evidence for a continuum of genetic, phenotypic, and biochemical abnormalities in children with growth hormone insensitivity.David A, Hwa V, Metherell LA, Netchine I, Camacho-Hübner C, Clark AJL, Rosenfeld RG, Savage MO
Endocr Rev vol. 32 (4), 472-497.
01-08-2011
Genetic defects of the human somatotrophic axisMetherell LA, STORR HL, Savage MO
In Oxford Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Oxford University Press
28-07-2011
Familial glucocorticoid deficiencyHughes C, Metherell L
In Oxford Textbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Oxford University Press (Oup) 860-864.
01-07-2011
Effects of melanocortins on adrenal gland physiologyChan LF, Metherell LA
Eur J Pharmacol vol. 660 (1), 171-180.
11-06-2011
Genetic Defects in the Growth Hormone-IGF-I Axis Causing Growth Hormone Insensitivity and Impaired Linear Growth.Savage MO, Hwa V, David A, Rosenfeld RG, Metherell LA
Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) vol. 2
01-01-2011
2010
Missense mutations in the melanocortin 2 receptor accessory protein that lead to late onset familial glucocorticoid deficiency type 2.Hughes CR, Chung TT, Habeb AM, Kelestimur F, Clark AJL, Metherell LA
J Clin Endocrinol Metab vol. 95 (7), 3497-3501.
01-07-2010
Repair of aberrant splicing in growth hormone receptor by antisense oligonucleotides targeting the splice sites of a pseudoexon.David A, Srirangalingam U, Metherell LA, Khoo B, Clark AJL
J Clin Endocrinol Metab vol. 95 (7), 3542-3546.
01-07-2010
d3-GHR genotype does not explain heterogeneity in GH responsiveness in hypopituitary adults.Moyes VJ, Walker DM, Owusu-Antwi S, Maher KT, Metherell L, Akker SA, Monson JP, Clark AJL et al.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) vol. 72 (6), 807-813.
01-06-2010
Repair of Aberrant Splicing in Growth Hormone Receptor by Antisense Oligonucleotides Targeting the Splice Sites of a PseudoexonDavid A, Srirangalingam U, Metherell LA
Endocrinology, The Endocrine Society vol. 24 (6), 1305-1305.
01-06-2010
Repair of Aberrant Splicing in Growth Hormone Receptor by Antisense Oligonucleotides Targeting the Splice Sites of a PseudoexonDavid A, Srirangalingam U, Metherell LA
Endocrine Reviews, The Endocrine Society vol. 31 (3), 399-400.
01-06-2010
Missense Mutations in the Melanocortin 2 Receptor Accessory Protein That Lead to Late Onset Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency Type 2Hughes CR, Chung TT, Habeb AM, Kelestimur F, Clark AJL
Endocrine Reviews, The Endocrine Society vol. 31 (3), 396-397.
01-06-2010
FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISATION OF A MISSENSE MUTATION OF MRAP LEADING TO FAMILIAL GLUCOCORTICOID DEFICIENCYHughes C, Chung TT, Metherell L
Irish J Med Sci vol. 179, S263-S263.
01-06-2010
Phenotypic characteristics of familial glucocorticoid deficiency (FGD) type 1 and 2.Chung T-TLL, Chan LF, Metherell LA, Clark AJL
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) vol. 72 (5), 589-594.
01-05-2010
Missense Mutations in the Melanocortin 2 Receptor Accessory Protein That Lead to Late Onset Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency Type 2Hughes CR, Chung TT, Habeb AM, Kelestimur F, Clark AJL
Endocrinology, The Endocrine Society vol. 151 (6), 2957-2958.
28-04-2010
Isolated Addison's disease is unlikely to be caused by mutations in MC2R, MRAP or STAR, three genes responsible for familial glucocorticoid deficiency.Dias RP, Chan LF, Metherell LA, Pearce SHS, Clark AJL
Eur J Endocrinol vol. 162 (2), 357-359.
01-02-2010
Identification and characterisation of a novel GHR defect disrupting the polypyrimidine tract and resulting in GH insensitivity.David A, Miraki-Moud F, Shaw NJ, Savage MO, Clark AJL, Metherell LA
Eur J Endocrinol vol. 162 (1), 37-42.
01-01-2010
Acid-labile subunit deficiency and growth failure: description of two novel cases.David A, Rose SJ, Miraki-Moud F, Metherell LA, Savage MO, Clark AJL, Camacho-Hübner C
Horm Res Paediatr vol. 73 (5), 328-334.
01-01-2010
Familial Isolated Primary Pigmented Nodular Adrenocortical Disease Associated with a Novel Low Penetrance PRKAR1A Gene Splice Site MutationStorr HL, Metherell LA, Dias R, Savage MO, Rasmussen AK, Clark AJL, Main KM
Horm Res Paediat vol. 73 (2), 115-119.
01-01-2010
Familial isolated primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease associated with a novel low penetrance PRKAR1A gene splice site mutation.Storr HL, Metherell LA, Dias R, Savage MO, Rasmussen AK, Clark AJL, Main KM
Horm Res Paediatr vol. 73 (2), 115-119.
01-01-2010
2009
Nonclassic lipoid congenital adrenal hyperplasia masquerading as familial glucocorticoid deficiency.Metherell LA, Naville D, Halaby G, Begeot M, Huebner A, Nürnberg G, Nürnberg P, Green J et al.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab vol. 94 (10), 3865-3871.
01-10-2009
Homozygous nonsense and frameshift mutations of the ACTH receptor in children with familial glucocorticoid deficiency (FGD) are not associated with long-term mineralocorticoid deficiency.Chan LF, Metherell LA, Krude H, Ball C, O'Riordan SMP, Costigan C, Lynch SA, Savage MO et al.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) vol. 71 (2), 171-175.
01-08-2009
Growth hormone (GH) insensitivity syndrome due to a GH receptor truncated after box1, resulting in isolated failure of STAT 5 signal transduction (Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (2004) 89 (1259-1266))Milward A, Metherell L, Maamra M, Barahona MJ, Wilkinson IR, Camacho-Hübner C, Savage MO, Bidlingmaier CM
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism vol. 94 (7)
01-07-2009
MRAP and MRAP2 are bidirectional regulators of the melanocortin receptor family.Chan LF, Webb TR, Chung T-T, Meimaridou E, Cooray SN, Guasti L, Chapple JP, Egertová M et al.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A vol. 106 (15), 6146-6151.
14-04-2009
Functional consequence of a novel Y129C mutation in a patient with two contradictory melanocortin-2-receptor mutations.Chan LF, Chung T-T, Massoud AF, Metherell LA, Clark AJL
Eur J Endocrinol vol. 160 (4), 705-710.
01-04-2009
The genetics of familial glucocorticoid deficiency.Clark AJL, Chan LF, Chung T-T, Metherell LA
Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab vol. 23 (2), 159-165.
01-04-2009
Accessory proteins are vital for the functional expression of certain G protein-coupled receptors.Cooray SN, Chan L, Webb TR, Metherell L, Clark AJL
Mol Cell Endocrinol vol. 300 (1-2), 17-24.
05-03-2009
Phenotypic aspects of growth hormone- and IGF-I-resistant syndromes.Savage MO, David A, Camacho-Hubner C, Metherell LA, Clark AJL
Endocr Dev vol. 14, 143-150.
01-01-2009
Genotype:phenotype relationships in familial glucocorticoid deficiency types 1 and 2Metherell LA, Chung TT, Chan LF
Horm Res vol. 72, 211-211.
01-01-2009
Growth Hormone (GH) Insensitivity Syndrome due to a GH Receptor Truncated after Box1, Resulting in Isolated Failure of STAT 5 Signal Transduction (vol 89, pg 1259, 2004)Milward A, Metherell L, Maamra M, Barahona MJ, Camacho-Huebner C, Savage MO, Bidlingmaier CM
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism vol. 94 (7), 2674-2674.
01-01-2009
A novel splice mutation (IVSds3+3insTA) in the melanocortin 2 receptor accessory protein that leads to skipping of exon 3Chan LF, David A, Clark AJL, Metherell LA
Horm Res vol. 72, 70-70.
01-01-2009
Functional characterisation of a missense mutation (p.Y59D) of MRAP which leads to familial glucocorticoid deficiency type 2Hughes CR, Chung TT, Habeb AM, Clark AJ
Horm Res vol. 72, 42-42.
01-01-2009
2008
The majority of adrenocorticotropin receptor (melanocortin 2 receptor) mutations found in familial glucocorticoid deficiency type 1 lead to defective trafficking of the receptor to the cell surface.Chung TT, Webb TR, Chan LF, Cooray SN, Metherell LA, King PJ, Chapple JP, Clark AJL
J Clin Endocrinol Metab vol. 93 (12), 4948-4954.
01-12-2008
OR9,3 Acid-labile subunit gene mutations: clinical, biochemical and molecular study in two unrelated familiesCamacho-Hübner C, David A, Rose S, Metherell L, Clark A
Growth Hormone & Igf Research, Elsevier vol. 18
01-09-2008
Familial glucocorticoid deficiency: advances in the molecular understanding of ACTH action.Chan LF, Clark AJL, Metherell LA
Horm Res vol. 69 (2), 75-82.
01-01-2008
Adrenocorticotropin resistance syndromes.Cooray SN, Chan L, Metherell L, Storr H, Clark AJL
Endocr Dev vol. 13, 99-116.
01-01-2008
Acid-labile subunit gene mutations: Clinical, biochemical and molecular study in two unrelated familiesDavid A, Rose S, Miraki-Moud F, Metherell L, Clark A, Savage M
Horm Res vol. 70, 31-31.
01-01-2008
Functional consequence of two opposing MC2R mutations in a child with severe FGD phenotypeChan L, Chung TT, Massoud A, Metherell L
Horm Res vol. 70, 23-23.
01-01-2008
2007
The TPIT gene mutation M86R associated with isolated adrenocorticotropin deficiency interferes with protein: Protein interactionsVallette-Kasic S, Couture C, Balsalobre A, Gauthier Y
J Clin Endocr Metab vol. 92 (10), 3991-3999.
01-10-2007
Clinical and biological phenotype of a patient with familial glucocorticoid deficiency type 2 caused by a mutation of melanocortin 2 receptor accessory protein.Rumié H, Metherell LA, Clark AJL, Beauloye V, Maes M
Eur J Endocrinol vol. 157 (4), 539-542.
01-10-2007
Idiopathic short stature: will genetics influence the choice between GH and IGF-I therapy?Savage MO, Camacho-Hübner C, David A, Metherell LA, Hwa V, Rosenfeld RG, Clark AJL
Eur J Endocrinol vol. 157 Suppl 1, S33-S37.
01-08-2007
Novel polymorphisms and lack of mutations in the ACD gene in patients with ACTH resistance syndromesKeegan CE, Hutz JE, Krause AS, Koehler K, Metherell LA, Stergiopoulos S, Stratakis CA
Clin Endocrinol vol. 67 (2), 168-174.
01-08-2007
An intronic growth hormone receptor mutation causing activation of a pseudoexon is associated with a broad spectrum of growth hormone insensitivity phenotypes.David A, Camacho-Hübner C, Bhangoo A, Rose SJ, Miraki-Moud F, Akker SA, Butler GE, Ten S et al.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab vol. 92 (2), 655-659.
01-02-2007
Severe loss-of-function mutations in the adrenocorticotropin receptor (ACTHR, MC2R) can be found in patients diagnosed with salt-losing adrenal hypoplasia.Lin L, Hindmarsh PC, Metherell LA, Alzyoud M, Al-Ali M, Brain CE, Clark AJL, Dattani MT et al.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) vol. 66 (2), 205-210.
01-02-2007
Growth hormone insensitivity and severe short stature in siblings: a novel mutation at the exon 13-intron 13 junction of the STAT5b gene.Hwa V, Camacho-Hübner C, Little BM, David A, Metherell LA, El-Khatib N, Savage MO, Rosenfeld RG
Horm Res vol. 68 (5), 218-224.
01-01-2007
2006
The genetics of ACTH resistance syndromes.Metherell LA, Chan LF, Clark AJL
Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab vol. 20 (4), 547-560.
01-12-2006
Endocrine assessment, molecular characterization and treatment of growth hormone insensitivity disorders.Savage MO, Attie KM, David A, Metherell LA, Clark AJL, Camacho-Hübner C
Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab vol. 2 (7), 395-407.
01-07-2006
Mechanisms of disease: the adrenocorticotropin receptor and disease.Clark AJL, Metherell LA
Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab vol. 2 (5), 282-290.
01-05-2006
A 36 residues insertion in the dimerization domain of the growth hormone receptor results in defective trafficking rather than impaired signalingMaamra M, Milward A, Abbott LP, Metherell LA, Savage MO, Clark AJL, Ross RJM
J Endocrinol vol. 188 (2), 251-261.
01-02-2006
2005
Inherited ACTH insensitivity illuminates the mechanisms of ACTH action.Clark AJL, Metherell LA, Cheetham ME, Huebner A
Trends Endocrinol Metab vol. 16 (10), 451-457.
01-12-2005
Diagnostic and therapeutic advances in growth hormone insensitivityDavid A, Metherell LA, Savage MO
Endocrin Metab Clin vol. 34 (3), 581-+.
01-09-2005
Genetics of ACTH insensitivity syndromes.Clark JLA, Metherell LA, Naville D, Begeot M, Huebner A
01-06-2005
Mutations in MRAP, encoding a new interacting partner of the ACTH receptor, cause familial glucocorticoid deficiency type 2.Metherell LA, Chapple JP, Cooray S, David A, Becker C, Rüschendorf F, Naville D, Begeot M et al.
Nat Genet vol. 37 (2), 166-170.
01-02-2005
Novel growth hormone receptor mutation in a Chinese patient with Laron syndromeHui HNT, Metherell LA, Ng KL, Savage MO, Clark AJL
J Pediatr Endocr Met vol. 18 (2), 209-213.
01-02-2005
IGF-I deficiency: Lessons from human mutationsSavage MO, Camacho-Hubner C, Walenkamp MJ, Metherell LA, Pereira LA, Denley A, Clark AJL, Carel JC et al.
01-01-2005
Genetics of ACTH insensitivity syndromesCLARK AJL, Metherell LA, Begeot M, Naville D
Annals of Endocrinology vol. 66, 247-249.
01-01-2005
2004
TPIT mutations are associated with early-onset, but not late-onset isolated ACTH deficiency.Metherell LA, Savage MO, Dattani M, Walker J, Clayton PE, Farooqi IS, Clark AJL
Eur J Endocrinol vol. 151 (4), 463-465.
01-10-2004
Growth hormone (GH) insensitivity syndrome due to a GH receptor truncated after box1, resulting in isolated failure of STAT 5 signal transductionMilward A, Metherell L, Maamra M, Barahona MJ, Wilkinson IR, Bidlingmaier CM, Clark AJL
J Clin Endocr Metab vol. 89 (3), 1259-1266.
01-03-2004
Mutations in a novel gene, encoding a single transmembrane domain protein are associated with familial glucocorticoid deficiency type 2Metherell LA, Cooray S, Huebner A, Ruschendorf F, Naville D
01-01-2004
2003
Reduced expression of the growth hormone and type 1 insulin-like growth factor receptors in human somatotroph tumours and an analysis of possible mutations of the growth hormone receptor.Kola B, Korbonits M, Diaz-Cano S, Kaltsas G, Morris DG, Jordan S, Metherell L, Powell M et al.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) vol. 59 (3), 328-338.
01-09-2003
No Evidence for a Role for Mutations in the cAMP-Dependent Protein Kinase a Regulatory Subunit in Hyperfunctioning Adrenocortical AdenomasSwords F, Metherell L, Arola J, Clark A
Clinical Science, Portland Press vol. 104 (s49), 20p-20p.
01-04-2003
2002
Phenotypic variability in growth hormone insensitivity.Savage MO, Blair JC, Burren CP, Camacho-Hübner C, Woods KA
01-12-2002
Spontaneous growth hormone secretory characteristics in children with partial growth hormone insensitivityBjarnason R, Banerjee K, Rose SJ, Rosberg S, Clark AJL, Albertsson-Wikland K
Clin Endocrinol vol. 57 (3), 357-361.
01-09-2002
2001
Pseudoexon activation as a novel mechanism for disease resulting in atypical growth-hormone insensitivity.Metherell LA, Akker SA, Munroe PB, Rose SJ, Caulfield M, Savage MO, Chew SL, Clark AJ
Am J Hum Genet vol. 69 (3), 641-646.
01-09-2001
Detection of rpoB mutations in Mycobacterium tuberculosis by biprobe analysisEdwards KJ, Metherell LA, Yates M
J Clin Microbiol vol. 39 (9), 3350-3352.
01-09-2001
The molecular pathogenesis of ACTH insensitivity syndromes.Clark AJ, Metherell L, Swords FM, Elias LL
Ann Endocrinol (Paris) vol. 62 (2), 207-211.
01-04-2001
The molecular pathogenesis of ACTH insensitivity syndromes.Clark AJ, Metherell L, Swords FM, Elias LL
Annales D Endocrinologie vol. 62 (2), 207-211.
01-01-2001
Growth hormone insensitivity: pathophysiology, diagnosis, clinical variation and future perspectives.Savage MO, Burren CP, Blair JC, Woods KA, Metherell L, Clark AJ, Camacho-Hübner C
01-01-2001
2000
Tall stature in familial glucocorticoid deficiencyElias LLK, Huebner A, Metherell LA, Canas A, Bitti MLM, Cianfarani S
Clinical Endocrinology, Wiley vol. 53 (4), 423-430.
01-10-2000
1999
NOSOCOMIAL ACQUISITION OF BURKHOLDERIA GLADIOLI IN PATIENTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSISCLODE FE, PITT TL
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, American Thoracic Society vol. 160 (1), 374-375.
01-07-1999
Predictive Fluorescent Amplified-Fragment Length Polymorphism Analysis of Escherichia coli: High-Resolution Typing Method with Phylogenetic SignificanceArnold C, Metherell L, Willshaw G, Stanley J
Journal of Clinical Microbiology, American Society For Microbiology vol. 37 (5), 1274-1279.
01-05-1999
PCR–Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for Detection and Identification of Campylobacter Species: Application to Isolates and Stool SamplesMetherell LA, Logan JMJ
Journal of Clinical Microbiology, American Society For Microbiology vol. 37 (2), 433-435.
01-02-1999
Predictive modelling of fluorescent AFLP: a new approach to the molecular epidemiology of E. coliArnold C, Metherell L, Stanley J
Research in Microbiology, Elsevier vol. 150 (1), 33-44.
01-01-1999
1997
PCR-enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and sequencing as an alternative to serology for M-antigen typing of Streptococcus pyogenesSaunders NA, Hallas G, Gaworzewska ET, Metherell L, Efstratiou A, Hookey JV, George RC
Journal of Clinical Microbiology, American Society For Microbiology vol. 35 (10), 2689-2691.
01-10-1997
Investigation of an outbreak of multidrug resistant tuberculosis among renal patients using rpo B genes sequencing and IS6110 inverse PCRSaunders NA, Metherell L
Journal of Infection, Elsevier vol. 35 (2), 129-133.
01-09-1997
Rapid, sensitive, microbial detection by gene amplification using restriction endonuclease target sequencesMetherell LA, Hurst C, Bruce IJ
Molecular and Cellular Probes, Elsevier vol. 11 (4), 297-308.
01-08-1997
Three-Dimensional Model of Human Nicotinamide Nucleotide Transhydrogenase (NNT) and Sequence-Structure Analysis of its Disease-Causing Variations.Human Mutation, Wiley: 12 Months
Structural analysis of nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase (NNT) genetic variants causing adrenal disordersSociety for Endocrinology BES 2016.
Stressed to death - antioxidant pathway targeting as a novel therapeutic approach in adrenocortical carcinoma18th European Congress of Endocrinology.
SGPL1 mutations cause primary adrenal insufficiency and steroid resistant nephrotic syndromeMETHERELL LA, Guasti L, meimaridou E, maharaj A, storr HL, Hadjidemetriou I
Journal of Clinical Investigation, American Society For Clinical Investigation
Modeling congenital adrenal hyperplasia and testing interventions for adrenal insufficiency using donor- specific reprogrammed cells.GUASTI L, Ruiz-Babot G, Balyura M, HADJIDEMETRIOU I, AJODHA S, Taylor D, Ghataore L, Taylor N et al.
Cell Reports, Elsevier
MRAP deficiency impairs adrenal progenitor cell differentiation and gland zonationCHAN L
The Faseb Journal
Non-classical growth hormone insensitivity (GHI): characterization of mild abnormalities of GH actionSTORR HL, CHATTERJEE S, METHERELL LA, Foley C, Rosenfeld R, Backeljauw PF, Dauber A, SAVAGE MO et al.
Endocrine Reviews, Oxford University Press (Oup)
Missplicing due to a synonymous, T96= exonic substitution in the T-box transcription factor TBX19 resulting in isolated ACTH deficiencyEndocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Case Reports, Bioscientifica
Choice of Isolation method has a significant impact on average murine Telomere Length estimatesIn Research Square
Grants of specific relevance to Predictive in vitro Models
Investigating the mechanism of adrenal insufficiency in individuals with porphyriaLou Metherell and Li Chan
£331,824 MRC Medical Research Council
14-02-2023 - 13-02-2026
Adrenal insufficiency in association with mutations in genes causing porphyriaLou Metherell and Li Chan
£248,292 Barts and the London Charity
01-10-2022 - 31-03-2025
The role of MYLK3 in cardiac signalling and developmentLou Metherell, Jack Williams, Andrew Tinker and Pedro Rodriguez Cutillas
£304,103 BHF British Heart Foundation
01-02-2022 - 30-07-2025
Improved genetic diagnosis of primary adrenal insufficiencyLou Metherell, Helen Storr and Li Chan
£525,022 Barts and the London Charity
01-08-2018 - 31-01-2023







