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Human leukocyte antigen association with familial steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome.
European journal of pediatrics - 1 Sept 2020
Korsgaard Trine, Joshi Shivani, Andersen Rene F, Moeller Kristina, Seeman Tomás, Podracká Ludmila, Eiberg Hans, Rittig Søren
Abstract excerpt
Steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) is the most common form of nephrotic syndrome in childhood. Cases with the familial occurrence of SSNS suggest that genetics may play a role in the disease. Human leucocyte antigen (HLA) alleles have been associated with SSNS. We present genetic findings in nine families (44 participants), each with at least two affected siblings. A total of 19 patients were affected...
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