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Genome-Wide Association Study of Renal Function Traits: Results from the Japan Multi-Institutional Collaborative Cohort Study.
American journal of nephrology - 1 Jan 2018
Hishida Asahi, Nakatochi Masahiro, Akiyama Masato, Kamatani Yoichiro, Nishiyama Takeshi, Ito Hidemi, Oze Isao, Nishida Yuichiro, Hara Megumi, Takashima Naoyuki, Turin Tanvir Chowdhury, Watanabe Miki, Suzuki Sadao, Ibusuki Rie, Shimoshikiryo Ippei, Nakamura Yohko, Mikami Haruo, Ikezaki Hiroaki, Furusyo Norihiro, Kuriki Kiyonori, Endoh Kaori, Koyama Teruhide, Matsui Daisuke, Uemura Hirokazu, Arisawa Kokichi, Sasakabe Tae, Okada Rieko, Kawai Sayo, Naito Mariko, Momozawa Yukihide, Kubo Michiaki, Wakai Kenji
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a rapidly growing, worldwide public health problem. Recent advances in genome-wide-association studies (GWAS) revealed several genetic loci associated with renal function traits worldwide. METHODS: We investigated the association of genetic factors with the levels of serum creatinine (SCr) and the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in Japanese population-based...
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