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Mild nephrogenic diabetes insipidus caused by Foxa1 deficiency.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 1 Oct 2004
Behr Rüdiger, Brestelli John, Fulmer James T, Miyawaki Nobuyuki, Kleyman Thomas R, Kaestner Klaus H
Abstract excerpt
Foxa1 is a member of the winged helix family of transcription factors and is expressed in the collecting ducts of the kidney. We investigated its potential contribution to renal physiology in Foxa1-deficient mice on a defined genetic background. Foxa1(-/-) mice are dehydrated and exhibit electrolyte imbalance as evidenced by elevated hematocrit and plasma urea levels, hypernatremia, and hyperkalemia. This...
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