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Genetics of Kidneys in Diabetes (GoKinD) study: a genetics collection available for identifying genetic susceptibility factors for diabetic nephropathy in type 1 diabetes.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN - 1 Jul 2006
Mueller Patricia W, Rogus John J, Cleary Patricia A, Zhao Yuan, Smiles Adam M, Steffes Michael W, Bucksa Jean, Gibson Therese B, Cordovado Suzanne K, Krolewski Andrzej S, Nierras Concepcion R, Warram James H
Abstract excerpt
The Genetics of Kidneys in Diabetes (GoKinD) study is an initiative that aims to identify genes that are involved in diabetic nephropathy. A large number of individuals with type 1 diabetes were screened to identify two subsets, one with clear-cut kidney disease and another with normal renal status despite long-term diabetes. Those who met additional entry criteria and consented to participate were enrolled. When...
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