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Familial membranous nephropathy: an X-linked genetic susceptibility?
Nephron. Clinical practice - 1 Jan 2008
Bockenhauer Detlef, Debiec Hanna, Sebire Neil, Barratt Martin, Warwicker Paul, Ronco Pierre, Kleta Robert
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BACKGROUND: Membranous nephropathy (MN) is the most common histological diagnosis in adults with nephrotic syndrome and a leading cause of end-stage kidney failure from glomerulonephritis. Little is known about the underlying aetiology, although anti-glomerular antibodies have been implicated. No specific underlying genetic defect has yet been identified. METHODS: In a family with four members in three...
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