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Soluble klotho and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - 1 Feb 2012
Pavik Ivana, Jaeger Philippe, Ebner Lena, Poster Diane, Krauer Fabienne, Kistler Andreas D, Rentsch Katharina, Andreisek Gustav, Wagner Carsten A, Devuyst Olivier, Wüthrich Rudolf P, Schmid Christoph, Serra Andreas L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) levels are elevated in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), but only the latter is characterized by a renal phosphate wasting phenotype. This study explored potential mechanisms underlying resistance to FGF23 in ADPKD. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS: FGF23 and klotho...
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