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The p.R229Q variant of the NPHS2 (podocin) gene in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome: a meta-analysis.
International urology and nephrology - 1 Jul 2014
Lu Lu, Wan Heng, Yin Yi, Feng Wen-Jun, Wang Ming, Zou Yu-Cong, Huang Bo, Wang Dong-Tao, Shi Yin, Zhao Yan, Wei Lian-Bo
Abstract excerpt
While many previous studies have reported an association between the p.R229Q variant of the NPHS2 gene and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS), a conclusive relationship has not been defined. In this study, we performed a meta-analysis of the published data to investigate the impact of the p.R229Q polymorphism on FSGS and SRNS patients. Despite significant...
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