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Monogenic and polygenic concepts in chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Journal of nephrology - 1 Jan 2024
Jefferis Julia, Hudson Rebecca, Lacaze Paul, Bakshi Andrew, Hawley Carmel, Patel Chirag, Mallett Andrew
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Kidney function is strongly influenced by genetic factors with both monogenic and polygenic factors contributing to kidney function. Monogenic disorders with primarily autosomal dominant inheritance patterns account for 10% of adult and 50% of paediatric kidney diseases. However, kidney function is also a complex trait with polygenic architecture, where genetic factors interact with environment and lifestyle...
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