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Angiotensin-converting enzyme gene insertion/deletion polymorphism and renal damage in childhood uropathies.
Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society - 1 Aug 2000
al-Eisa A, Haider M Z, Srivastva B S
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BACKGROUND: The activation of the renin-angiotensin system in various renal disorders is well established. Congenital urological abnormalities, such as obstruction and reflux, are common causes of renal failure in children contributing to approximately 25% of chronic renal failure in this age group. While the outlook relates to the severity of initial renal damage, there is considerable heterogeneity in renal...
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