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C1GALT1 polymorphisms are associated with Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Sept 2012
He Xuelian, Zhao Peiwei, Kang Shixiu, Ding Yan, Luan Jiangwei, Liu Zhisheng, Wu Yanxiang, Yin Wei
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BACKGROUND: Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis (HSPN) is the most serious long-term complication of Henoch-Schönlein purpura and aberrant galactosylation of IgA1 plays a role in its development. However, the precise role of genetic factors contributing to the abnormal IgA1 galactosylation remains unknown. METHODS: In order to examine the effects of C1GALT1 gene encoding core 1 β1,3-galactosyltransferase, an...
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