Genetic background, recent advances in molecular biology, and development of novel therapy in Alport syndrome

Alport syndrome (AS) is a progressive inherited kidney disease characterized by hearing loss and ocular abnormalities. There are three forms of AS depending on inheritance mode: X-linked Alport syndrome (XLAS), autosomal recessive AS (ARAS), and autosomal dominant AS (ADAS). XLAS is caused by pathog...

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Main Authors: Kandai Nozu, Yutaka Takaoka, Hirofumi Kai, Minoru Takasato, Kensuke Yabuuchi, Tomohiko Yamamura, Tomoko Horinouchi, Nana Sakakibara, Takeshi Ninchoji, China Nagano, Kazumoto Iijima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2020-12-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.23876/j.krcp.20.111