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Case report: A novel R246L mutation in the LMX1B homeodomain causes isolated nephropathy in a large Chinese family.
Medicine - 8 Mar 2024
Li Xian, Fan Jiaojiao, Fu Rong, Peng Ming, He Jujie, Chen Qiufang, Wang Shujing, Chen Chong
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BACKGROUND: Genetic factors contribute to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Advances in genetic testing have enabled the identification of hereditary kidney diseases, including those caused by LMX1B mutations. LMX1B mutations can lead to nail-patella syndrome (NPS) or nail-patella-like renal disease (NPLRD) with only renal manifestations. CASE PRESENTATION: The proband was a...
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