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A multiplex allele-specific polymerase chain reaction assay for rapid and affordable detection of APOL1 risk variants.
Scientific reports - 3 Mar 2026
Adebayo Oyindamola Christiana, Bongaers Inge, Levtchenko Elena, van den Heuvel Lambertus, Labarque Veerle
Abstract excerpt
Non-communicable diseases, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), are becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide. Genetic factors, including apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) risk variants (G1 and G2), have been identified as modifiers for the development and progression of CKD, particularly predisposing individuals of African descent to kidney disease. Identifying these risk variants is therefore crucial for enabling...
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