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NPHS1 gene mutations confirm congenital nephrotic syndrome in four Brazilian cases: A novel mutation is described.
Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) - 1 Sept 2016
Guaragna Mara S, Cleto Thaís Lira, Souza Marcela Lopes, Lutaif Anna Cristina G B, de Castro Luiz Cláudio Gonçalves, Penido Maria Goretti Moreira Guimarães, Maciel-Guerra Andréa T, Belangero Vera M S, Guerra-Junior Gil, De Mello Maricilda P
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Autosomal recessive mutations in NPHS1 gene are a common cause of congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNS). The disorder is characterized by massive proteinuria that manifests in utero or in the neonatal period during the first 3 months of life. NPHS1 encodes nephrin, a member of the immunoglobulin family of cell adhesion molecules and the main protein expressed at the renal slit diaphragm. Currently, there are...
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