Gene mutation play a major role in one cause of kidney disease
Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 18:00
in Health & Medicine
Mutations in a gene called INF2 are by far the most common cause of a dominantly inherited condition that leads to kidney failure, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). The results may help with screening, prevention, and therapy.