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Predisposition to relapsing nephrotic syndrome by a nephrin mutation that interferes with assembly of functioning microdomains.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Aug 2009
Shono Akemi, Tsukaguchi Hiroyasu, Kitamura Akiko, Hiramoto Ryugo, Qin Xiao-Song, Doi Toshio, Iijima Kazumoto
Abstract excerpt
Minimal-change disease (MCD) is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome (NS) and is characterized only by minor morphological alterations in podocytes. A subtype of MCD arises from mutations in nephrin, a major component of the slit diaphragm (SD). Idiopathic MCD is a complex trait where interactions of genetic and immunological factors are implicated. However, the pathogenic mechanisms remain unclear. Here...
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