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Susceptibility genes in common complex kidney disease.
Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension - 1 Jan 2010
Divers Jasmin, Freedman Barry I
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This paper reviews recent efforts to identify genetic variants conferring risk for chronic kidney disease. A brief overview of methods for identifying gene variants is provided, along with genetic associations and new avenues under exploration. RECENT FINDINGS: The role of renal failure susceptibility genes, including MYH9, ELMO1, UMOD and ACTN4, has become clearer over the past 18 months. The...
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