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Mutational analysis of NPHS2 and WT1 in frequently relapsing and steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Apr 2007
Gbadegesin Rasheed, Hinkes Bernward, Vlangos Christopher, Mucha Bettina, Liu Jinhong, Hopcian Jeff, Hildebrandt Friedhelm
Abstract excerpt
Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome is a common pediatric kidney disease, 80% of all cases are steroid sensitive (SSNS). A significant proportion of children with SSNS will have a frequently relapsing or steroid-dependent course (FRNS/SDNS) that is associated with significant treatment-related morbidity. Mutations in NPHS2 account for more than 28% of all cases of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) and...
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