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A WNK4 gene variant relates to osteoporosis and not to hypertension in the Portuguese population.
Molecular genetics and metabolism - 1 Apr 2011
Mendes Ana Isabel, Mascarenhas Mário Rui, Matos Sónia, Sousa Inês, Ferreira Joana, Barbosa Ana Paula, Bicho Manuel, Jordan Peter
Abstract excerpt
Germline mutations in the WNK4 gene originate Gordon syndrome or pseudohypoaldosteronism type II, a familial form of hypertension with hyperkalemia and hypercalciuria. In order to elucidate the contribution of WNK4 genetic variants to hypertension and/or osteoporosis, we analyzed 271 control indi...
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