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Genetic mutational testing of Chinese children with familial hematuria with biopsy‑proven FSGS.
Molecular medicine reports - 1 Jan 2018
Li Yongzhen, Wang Ying, He Qingnan, Dang Xiqiang, Cao Yan, Wu Xiaochuan, Mo Shuanghong, He Xiaoxie, Yi Zhuwen
Abstract excerpt
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a pathological lesion rather than a disease, with a diverse etiology. FSGS may result from genetic and non‑genetic factors. FSGS is considered a podocyte disease due to the fact that in the majority of patients with proven‑FSGS, the lesion results from defects in the podocyte structure or function. However, FSGS does not result exclusively from podocyte‑associated...
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