Inflammation gene variants and susceptibility to albuminuria in the U.S. population: analysis in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), 1991-1994

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Albuminuria, a common marker of kidney damage, serves as an important predictive factor for the progression of kidney disease and for the development of cardiovascular disease. While the underlying etiology is unclear, chronic, low-g...

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Main Authors: Chang Man-huei, Moonesinghe Ramal, Smelser Diane T, Imperatore Giuseppina, Yesupriya Ajay, Ned Renée M, Dowling Nicole F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/155