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A genome search for primary vesicoureteral reflux shows further evidence for genetic heterogeneity.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Apr 2008
Conte Maria Luisa, Bertoli-Avella Aida M, de Graaf Bianca M, Punzo Francesca, Lama Giuliana, La Manna Angela, Grassia Carolina, Rambaldi Pier Francesco, Oostra Ben A, Perrotta Silverio
Abstract excerpt
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the most common disease of the urinary tract in children. In order to identify gene(s) involved in this complex disorder, we performed a genome-wide search in a selected sample of 31 patients with primary VUR from eight families originating from southern Italy. Sixteen additional families with 41 patients were included in a second stage. Nonparametric, affected-only linkage analysis...
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