A genetic polymorphism (rs17251221) in the calcium-sensing receptor gene (CASR) is associated with stone multiplicity in calcium nephrolithiasis.

Calcium nephrolithiasis is one of the most common causes of renal stones. While the prevalence of this disease has increased steadily over the last 3 decades, its pathogenesis is still unclear. Previous studies have indicated that a genetic polymorphism (rs17251221) in the calcium-sensing receptor g...

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Main Authors: Yii-Her Chou, Peng Yeong Woon, Wei-Chiao Chen, Yu-Wen Hsu, Jer-Ming Chang, Daw-Yang Hwang, Yi-Ching Chiu, Ho-Chang Kuo, Wei-Pin Chang, Ming-Feng Hou, Mu-En Liu, Jan-Gowth Chang, Wei-Chiao Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/21966463/?tool=EBI