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Exome sequencing and in vitro studies identified podocalyxin as a candidate gene for focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis.
Kidney international - 1 Jan 2014
Barua Moumita, Shieh Eric, Schlondorff Johannes, Genovese Giulio, Kaplan Bernard S, Pollak Martin R
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Our understanding of focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) has advanced significantly from the studies of rare, monogenic forms of the disease. These studies have demonstrated the critical roles of multiple aspects of podocyte function in maintaining glomerular function. A substantial body of research has suggested that the integral membrane protein podocalyxin (PODXL) is required for proper functioning...
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