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Genetics and Chronic Kidney Disease

  • Nicholette D. Palmer
  • , Fiona E. Karet Frankl
  • , Etty Kruzel-Davila
  • , Barry I. Freedman
  • Wake Forest University
  • University of Cambridge
  • Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Several genes associated with the development of chronic glomerular and tubulointerstitial kidney diseases have been detected. Recent developments include an improved understanding of potential mechanisms involved in nondiabetic glomerulosclerosis, including apolipoprotein L1 gene (APOL1)-associated nephropathy, as well as autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease. The identification of genes associated with diabetic kidney disease has proven more challenging. Nephropathy susceptibility genes are changing the classification of common complex kidney diseases, offering new insights into pathogenesis and providing hope for novel treatments. This chapter reviews genetic associations and mechanisms of injury in diabetic and nondiabetic glomerular and tubulointerstitial kidney diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationChronic Renal Disease
PublisherElsevier
Pages375-396
Number of pages22
ISBN (Electronic)9780128158760
ISBN (Print)9780128158777
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2019
Externally publishedYes

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Apolipoprotein L1 gene (APOL1)
  • Diabetic kidney disease
  • Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
  • Genetics
  • Podocin gene (NPHS2)
  • Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome
  • Tubulointerstitial nephropathy

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