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Characterization of a New DGKE Intronic Mutation in Genetically Unsolved Cases of Familial Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - 5 Jun 2015
Mele Caterina, Lemaire Mathieu, Iatropoulos Paraskevas, Piras Rossella, Bresin Elena, Bettoni Serena, Bick David, Helbling Daniel, Veith Regan, Valoti Elisabetta, Donadelli Roberta, Murer Luisa, Neunhäuserer Maria, Breno Matteo, Frémeaux-Bacchi Véronique, Lifton Richard, Remuzzi Giuseppe, Noris Marina
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Genetic and acquired abnormalities causing dysregulation of the complement alternative pathway contribute to atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), a rare disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia, nonimmune microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and acute kidney failure. However, in a substantial proportion of patients the disease-associated alterations are still unknown. DESIGN,...
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