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The Genetics of Nephrolithiasis
1 Sept 2008
Abstract excerpt
Renal stone formation (nephrolithiasis) is a worldwide problem causing substantial morbidity and economic burden. The heritability of stone formation has long been recognized, and with the advent of the genomic era, we have the potential to define the underlying genetic defects. Renal stone formation is multifactorial, with environmental factors interacting with underlying genetic factors. Isolated genetic...
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