Congenital nephrotic syndrome may respond to cyclosporine A: A case report and review of literature

Congenital nephrotic syndrome may respond to cyclosporine A: A case report and review of literature

Introduction. Congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNF) is manifested at birth or within the first three months of life. The Finnish-type of CNF is caused by the mutation of the NPHS1 gene, which encodes nephrin in the podocyte slit diaphragm. It is a very severe disease, for which immunosuppressive thera...

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Main Authors: Mulić Bilsana, Miloševski-Lomić Gordana, Paripović Dušan, Kruščić Divna, Mulić Mersudin, Peco-Antić Amira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Serbian Medical Society 2017-01-01
Series:Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo
Subjects:
NPHS1 gene mutation
nephrin
steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome
children
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0370-8179/2017/0370-81791700070M.pdf

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