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NPHS2 (podicin) mutations in Turkish children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Dec 2007
Berdeli Afig, Mir Sevgi, Yavascan Onder, Serdaroglu Erkin, Bak Mustafa, Aksu Nejat, Oner Ayse, Anarat Ali, Donmez Osman, Yildiz Nurhan, Sever Lale, Tabel Yilmaz, Dusunsel Ruhan, Sonmez Ferah, Cakar Nilgun
Abstract excerpt
The podocin (NPHS2) gene encodes podocin protein, which has an important role in glomerular ultrafiltration and controlling slit membrane permeability. The detection of an NPHS2 mutation affects the treatment plan for children with nephritic syndrome (NS). The frequency and spectrum of podocin mutations in the Turkish population have remained largely unknown. The aim of this study was to screen for podocin...
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