Article
Improved genetic counseling in Alport syndrome by new variants of COL4A5 gene.
Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Jul 2015
Fernandez-Rosado Francisco, Campos Ana, Alvarez-Cubero Maria Jesus, Ruiz Ana, Entrala-Bernal Carmen
Abstract excerpt
There are current requirements of using genetic databases for offering a better genetic assistance to patients of some syndromes, especially those with X-linked heredity patterns (like Alport Syndrome) for the high probability of having descendants affected by the disease. We describe the first reported case of COL4A5 gene missense c.1499 G>T mutation in a 16-year-old girl confirmed to be affected by Alport...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Collagen Type IV
- Female
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic Variation
- Humans
- Nephritis, Hereditary
