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Characterization of D150E and G196D aquaporin-2 mutations responsible for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus: importance of a mild phenotype.
American journal of physiology. Renal physiology - 1 Aug 2009
Guyon Cécile, Lussier Yoann, Bissonnette Pierre, Leduc-Nadeau Alexandre, Lonergan Michèle, Arthus Marie-Françoise, Perez Rafael Bedoya, Tiulpakov Anatoly, Lapointe Jean-Yves, Bichet Daniel G
Abstract excerpt
Aquaporin-2 (AQP2) is a water channel responsible for the final water reabsorption in renal collecting ducts. Alterations in AQP2 function induce nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI), a condition characterized by severe polyuria and polydipsia. Three patients affected with severe NDI, who were co...
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