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Generalization of associations of kidney-related genetic loci to American Indians.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - 1 Jan 2014
Franceschini Nora, Haack Karin, Almasy Laura, Laston Sandra, Lee Elisa T, Best Lyle G, Fabsitz Richard R, MacCluer Jean W, Howard Barbara V, Umans Jason G, Cole Shelley A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: CKD disproportionally affects American Indians, who similar to other populations, show genetic susceptibility to kidney outcomes. Recent studies have identified several loci associated with kidney traits, but their relevance in American Indians is unknown. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS: This study used data from a large, family-based genetic study of American Indians...
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