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Association Between Klotho Gene Polymorphism and Markers of Bone Metabolism in Patients Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis in Iran.
Iranian journal of kidney diseases - 1 Nov 2017
Nazarian Aboalfazl, Hasankhani Meisam, Aghajany-Nasab Monireh, Monfared Ali
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INTRODUCTION: Some genetic variations of Klotho have been reported as a risk factor for calcification and hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease. Klotho polymorphism is also associated with outcome in patients receiving hemodialysis. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between Klotho single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and bone metabolism as an early prognostic measure for chronic kidney...
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