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Genetic basis of adult-onset nephrotic syndrome and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
Frontiers of medicine - 1 Sept 2017
Liu Jian, Wang Weiming
Abstract excerpt
Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is one of the most common glomerular diseases with signs of nephrosis, heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema. Dysfunction of glomerular filtration barrier causes protein loss through the kidneys. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) accounts for nearly 20% of NS among children and adults. Adult-onset FSGS/NS is often associated with low response to steroid treatment and...
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