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Influence of the alpha-adducin and ACE gene polymorphism on the progression of autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease.
Kidney & blood pressure research - 1 Jan 2003
Merta M, Reiterová J, Stekrová J, Rysava R, Rihová Z, Tesar V, Viklický O, Kmentova D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A significant phenotypical variability is observed in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The variability can not be fully explained by the genetic heterogeneity of the disease. We examined the influence of the ACE I/D polymorphism, adducin Trp460Gly polymorphism and the association of both polymorphisms on the progression of ADPKD towards end-stage renal failure (ESRF). METHODS: 320...
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