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[A novel mutation of NPHS2 identified in a Chinese family with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome].
Zhonghua er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of pediatrics - 1 Feb 2004
Yu Zi-hua, Ding Jie, Guan Na, Shi Yan, Zhang Jing-jing, Huang Jian-ping, Yao Yong, Yang Ji-yun
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OBJECTIVE: Autosomal recessive steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) is a subgroup of familial nephrotic syndrome. A causative gene has been identified, that is NPHS2, in chromosome 1q25-31, which encodes podocin. This study aimed to detect NPHS2 mutation in a Chinese family with SRNS. METH...
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