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Somatic mosaicism and variant frequency detected by next-generation sequencing in X-linked Alport syndrome.
European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Mar 2016
Fu Xue Jun, Nozu Kandai, Kaito Hiroshi, Ninchoji Takeshi, Morisada Naoya, Nakanishi Koichi, Yoshikawa Norishige, Ohtsubo Hiromi, Matsunoshita Natsuki, Kamiyoshi Naohiro, Matsumura Chieko, Takagi Nobuaki, Maekawa Kohei, Taniguchi-Ikeda Mariko, Iijima Kazumoto
Abstract excerpt
X-linked Alport syndrome (XLAS) is a progressive, hereditary nephropathy. Although men with XLAS usually develop end-stage renal disease before 30 years of age, some men show a milder phenotype and develop end-stage renal disease later in life. However, the molecular mechanisms associated with this milder phenotype have not been fully identified. We genetically diagnosed 186 patients with suspected XLAS between...
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