TRPC6 gene promoter polymorphisms in steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome children

Introduction: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is the most frequent cause of proteinuria in children and is emerging as a leading cause of uremia. Among idiopathic NS, 10% of children do not respond to steroids or to any other immunosuppressive therapy, and progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Several...

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Main Authors: Mahesh Kumar Kempanahalli Basappa, Prabha Senguttuvan, Ramprasad Elumalai, Bhaskar Lakkakula VKS, Soundararajan Periasamy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention 2015-04-01
Series:Journal of Nephropharmacology
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Online Access:http://www.jnephropharmacology.com/PDF/NPJ-4-52.pdf