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APOL1 Risk Genotypes Are Associated With Early Kidney Damage in Children in Sub-Saharan Africa
11 Apr 2019
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Introduction Apolipoprotein-L1 ( APOL1 ) risk variants G1 and G2 increase the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), including HIV-related CKD, among African Americans. However, such data from populations living in Africa, especially children, remain limited. Our research aimed to determine the prevalence of APOL1 risk variants and to assess the association between these variants and early-stage CKD in the general...
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