Article
Genotype-phenotype correlations in non-Finnish congenital nephrotic syndrome.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN - 1 Jul 2010
Machuca Eduardo, Benoit Geneviève, Nevo Fabien, Tête Marie-Josèphe, Gribouval Olivier, Pawtowski Audrey, Brandström Per, Loirat Chantal, Niaudet Patrick, Gubler Marie-Claire, Antignac Corinne
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in NPHS1, which encodes nephrin, are the main causes of congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNS) in Finnish patients, whereas mutations in NPHS2, which encodes podocin, are typically responsible for childhood-onset steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in European populations. Genotype-phenotype correlations are not well understood in non-Finnish patients. We evaluated the clinical presentation, kidney...
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