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Localization of a gene for nonsyndromic renal hypodysplasia to chromosome 1p32-33.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Mar 2007
Sanna-Cherchi Simone, Caridi Gianluca, Weng Patricia L, Dagnino Monica, Seri Marco, Konka Anita, Somenzi Danio, Carrea Alba, Izzi Claudia, Casu Domenica, Allegri Landino, Schmidt-Ott Kai M, Barasch Jonathan, Scolari Francesco, Ravazzolo Roberto, Ghiggeri Gian Marco, Gharavi Ali G
Abstract excerpt
Nonsyndromic defects in the urinary tract are the most common cause of end-stage renal failure in children and account for a significant proportion of adult nephropathy. The genetic basis of these disorders is not fully understood. We studied seven multiplex kindreds ascertained via an index case with a nonsyndromic solitary kidney or renal hypodysplasia. Systematic ultrasonographic screening revealed that many...
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