Article
Genetic kidney diseases.
Lancet (London, England) - 10 Apr 2010
Hildebrandt Friedhelm
Abstract excerpt
Knowledge of the primary cause of a disease is essential for elucidation of its mechanisms, and for adequate classification, prognosis, and treatment. Recently, the causes of many kidney diseases have been shown to be single-gene defects-eg, steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome, which is caused by podocin mutations in about 25% of children and nearly 15% of adults with the disease. Knowledge of a disease-causing...
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