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Quantitative trait loci for hypercalciuria in a rat model of kidney stone disease.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN - 1 Jul 2003
Hoopes Richard R, Reid Robert, Sen Saunak, Szpirer Claude, Dixon Peter, Pannett Anna A J, Thakker Rajesh V, Bushinsky David A, Scheinman Steven J
Abstract excerpt
Hypercalciuria is the most common risk factor for kidney stones and has a recognized familial component. The genetic hypercalciuric stone-forming (GHS) rat is an animal model that closely resembles human idiopathic hypercalciuria, with excessive intestinal calcium absorption, increased bone resorption, and impaired renal calcium reabsorption; overexpression of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) in target tissues; and...
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