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Vasopressin receptor mutations in nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
Seminars in nephrology - 1 May 2008
Bichet Daniel G
Abstract excerpt
The purpose of this review is first to describe the importance of early detection of vasopressin receptor mutations responsible for X-linked nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI). We have proposed that all families with hereditary diabetes insipidus should have their molecular defect identified because early diagnosis and treatment of affected infants can avert the physical and mental retardation that results from...
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