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Lack of association between NPHS2 gene polymorphisms and Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis.
Archives of dermatological research - 1 Jun 2007
Zhang Yang, Xudong Xu, Du Lizhong, Gu Weizhong, Dai Yuwen, Liu Aimin, Xia Yonghui, Mao Jianhua
Abstract excerpt
Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is one of the most common forms of small-vessel vasculitis in childhood, and renal involvement (HSP nephritis, HSPN) is the main determinant of morbidity after acute phase. Considering the racial diversity and clinical heterogeneity in the prevalence, genetic factors might play a role in pathogenesis of HSP and HSPN. Direct sequencing was performed after PCR amplification of all 8...
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