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Články z PhysOrgGene variant influences chronic kidney disease risk

9. 3 2011 (19:24)

A team of researchers from the United States and Europe has identified a single genetic mutation in the CUBN gene that is associated with albuminuria both with and without diabetes. Albuminuria is a condition caused by the leaking of the protein albumin into the urine, which is an indication of kidney disease.