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Complement factor H-related protein 1 deficiency and factor H antibodies in pediatric patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - 1 Mar 2013
Hofer Johannes, Janecke Andreas R, Zimmerhackl L B, Riedl Magdalena, Rosales Alejandra, Giner Thomas, Cortina Gerard, Haindl Carola J, Petzelberger Barbara, Pawlik Miriam, Jeller Verena, Vester Udo, Gadner Bettina, van Husen Michael, Moritz Michael L, Würzner Reinhard, Jungraithmayr Therese
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the relevance of complement factor H (CFH)-related protein (CFHR) 1 deficiency in pediatric patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) by evaluating both the frequency of deletions in CFHR1 and the presence of complement factor H (CFH) antibodies. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS: A total of 116 patients (mainly from central Europe) and 118...
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