Article
Phenotypic Spectrum of Children with Nephronophthisis and Related Ciliopathies.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - 7 Dec 2017
König Jens, Kranz Birgitta, König Sabine, Schlingmann Karl Peter, Titieni Andrea, Tönshoff Burkhard, Habbig Sandra, Pape Lars, Häffner Karsten, Hansen Matthias, Büscher Anja, Bald Martin, Billing Heiko, Schild Raphael, Walden Ulrike, Hampel Tobias, Staude Hagen, Riedl Magdalena, Gretz Norbert, Lablans Martin, Bergmann Carsten, Hildebrandt Friedhelm, Omran Heymut, Konrad Martin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Genetic heterogeneity and phenotypic variability are major challenges in familial nephronophthisis and related ciliopathies. To date, mutations in 20 different genes (NPHP1 to -20) have been identified causing either isolated kidney disease or complex multiorgan disorders. In this study, we provide a comprehensive and detailed characterization of 152 children with a special focus on...
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