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Intrafamilial phenotype variability in nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation - 1 Apr 2002
Kalenga Karine, Persu Alexandre, Goffin Eric, Lavenne-Pardonge Edith, van Cangh Paul J, Bichet Daniel G, Devuyst Olivier
Abstract excerpt
X-Linked nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI), which accounts for 90% of inherited cases of NDI, is caused by mutations in the AVPR2 gene that encodes the arginine vasopressin (AVP) receptor type 2 (V2R). The V2R mediates the antidiuretic action of AVP in principal cells of the collecting duct. To date, only three AVPR2 mutations (P322S, D85N, and G201D) have been associated with a mild NDI phenotype, and...
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