The Genetics of Diabetic Nephropathy

The Genetics of Diabetic Nephropathy

Up to 40% of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes will develop diabetic nephropathy (DN), resulting in chronic kidney disease and potential organ failure. There is evidence for a heritable genetic susceptibility to DN, but despite intensive research efforts the causative genes remain elusive. Re...

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Main Authors: Catherine Godson, Eoin Brennan, Finian Martin, Denise Sadlier, Caitríona McEvoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-11-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
diabetes mellitus
diabetic nephropathy
genome-wide association study
single nucleotide polymorphism
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/4/4/596

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