Molecular genetics of polycystic kidney disease.

Article

Molecular genetics of polycystic kidney disease.

Journal of nephrology - 1 Jan 2000

Calvet J P

Abstract excerpt

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a major, multigene disorder that is characterized by the growth of large, fluid-filled cysts from the nephrons and collecting ducts of affected kidneys. At least three different genes are thought to give rise to the autosomal dominant (ADPKD) form of PKD. Two of...

Topics

Animals
Gene Expression
Humans
Membrane Proteins
Mutation
Polycystic Kidney Diseases
Proteins
TRPP Cation Channels

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