Molecular genetics of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.

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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a common Mendelian disorder, occurring in approximately 1 in 1000 births and accounting for 8% to 10% of cases of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Mutations of 2 genes, PKD1 and PKD2, account for the disease in approximately 80% to 85% and 10% to 15% of families respectively. The gene products (polycystin 1 and 2) of PKD1 and PKD2 are plasma membrane proteins...

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