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Mechanisms of Injury in APOL1-associated Kidney Disease
29 Oct 2018
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: An improved understanding of the pathogenesis in apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) gene-associated chronic kidney disease (CKD) arose from observations in kidney transplantation. APOL1 genotyping could soon improve the safety of living kidney donation in individuals with recent African ancestry and alter the allocation of deceased donor kidneys. METHODS: This article reviews the potential mechanisms that...
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