Genetic Polymorphisms of ORAI1 and Chronic Kidney Disease in Taiwanese Population

Taiwan has very high incidence and prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which easily progresses to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The association between inflammation and CKD has been explored in several studies. ORAI1 functions as a pore-forming subunit of the store-operated calcium channel...

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Main Authors: Daw-Yang Hwang, Shu-Chen Chien, Yu-Wen Hsu, Chih-Chin Kao, Shih-Ying Cheng, Hui-Chen Lu, Mai-Szu Wu, Jer-Ming Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/290863