Molecular genetics and phenotypic characteristics of MODY caused by hepatocyte nuclear factor 4α mutations in a large European collection

Aims/hypothesis Heterozygous mutations in the gene of the transcription factor hepatocyte nuclear factor 4α (HNF-4α) are considered a rare cause of MODY with only 14 mutations reported to date. The description of the phenotype is limited to single families. We investigated the genetics and phenotype of HNF-4α mutations in a large European Caucasian collection.