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Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is the leading cause of kidney disease worldwide. It is characterized by excessive loss of podocytes. Clinically, loss of podocytes and hence their filtration function results in nephrotic syndrome (NS), consisting of proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hypercholesterolemia and peripheral edema, clinical features typical of FSGS, which is the most commo…
Genetic variations in the APOL1 gene that is located on chromosome 22, among other alterations, are associated with increased susceptibility to renal disease (DR) and may be related to the severity and progression of the disease, leading to a chronic condition. Previous studies have shown that individuals with African ancestry have polymorphisms in the APOL1 gene and have a higher prevale…
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