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The UMOD Locus: Insights into the Pathogenesis and Prognosis of Kidney Disease.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN - 1 Mar 2018
Devuyst Olivier, Pattaro Cristian
Abstract excerpt
The identification of genetic factors associated with kidney disease has the potential to provide critical insights into disease mechanisms. Genome-wide association studies have uncovered genomic regions associated with renal function metrics and risk of CKD. UMOD is among the most outstanding loci associated with CKD in the general population, because it has a large effect on eGFR and CKD risk that is consistent...
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