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Novel INF2 mutation p. L77P in a family with glomerulopathy and Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Feb 2013
Rodriguez Patricia Q, Lohkamp Bernhard, Celsi Gianni, Mache Christoph Johannes, Auer-Grumbach Michaela, Wernerson Annika, Hamajima Nobuyuki, Tryggvason Karl, Patrakka Jaakko
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mutations in inverted formin, FH2, and WH2 domain containing (INF2) are common causes of dominant focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. INF2 encodes a member of the diaphanous-related formin family, which regulates actin and microtubule cytoskeletons. Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy (CMT) is a group of inherited disorders affecting peripheral neurons. Many reports have shown that glomerulopathy can...
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