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Phenotypic expression of primary hyperoxaluria: comparative features of types I and II.
Kidney international - 1 Jan 2001
Milliner D S, Wilson D M, Smith L H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The primary hyperoxalurias are autosomal recessive disorders resulting from deficiency of hepatic alanine:glyoxylate aminotransferase (PHI) or D-glycerate dehydrogenase/glyoxylate reductase (PHII). Marked hyperoxaluria results in urolithiasis, renal failure, and systemic oxalosis. A direct comparison of PHI and PHII has not previously been available. METHODS: Twelve patients with PHI and eight...
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