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APOL1 Genotype and Glomerular and Tubular Kidney Injury in Women With HIV.
American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation - 1 Jun 2015
Jotwani Vasantha, Shlipak Michael G, Scherzer Rebecca, Parekh Rulan S, Kao W H Linda, Bennett Michael, Cohen Mardge H, Nowicki Marek, Sharma Anjali, Young Mary, Tien Phyllis C, Parikh Chirag R, Estrella Michelle M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: APOL1 genotype is associated with advanced kidney disease in African Americans, but the pathogenic mechanisms are unclear. Here, associations of APOL1 genotype with urine biomarkers of glomerular and tubular injury and kidney function decline were evaluated. STUDY DESIGN: Observational study. SETTING & PARTICIPANTS: 431 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected African American women enrolled in...
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