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A Chinese family of autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease identified by whole exome sequencing.
Medicine - 29 May 2020
Zhang Jun, Dai Li-Meng, Li Fu-Rong, Zhang Bo, Zhao Jing-Hong, Cheng Jin-Bo
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BACKGROUND: Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is an autosomal recessive hepatorenal fibrocystic syndrome. The majority of ARPKD patients progress to end-stage renal disease. Precise molecular diagnosis of ARPKD has proven valuable for understanding its mechanism and selecting optimal therapy. METHODS: A Chinese family with ARPKD was recruited in current study. The clinical characteristics of...
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