Case report: Genetic defects in laminin α5 cause infantile steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome

Case report: Genetic defects in laminin α5 cause infantile steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome

Single gene pathogenic mutations have been implicated in up to 30% of pediatric steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) cases, mostly in infantile patients. Among them is LAMA5, which has been recently discovered and encodes the laminin α5 chain. The laminin α5β2γ1 heterotrimer is an essential c...

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Main Authors: Yoon Sunwoo, Naye Choi, Jeesu Min, Jihyun Kim, Yo Han Ahn, Hee Gyung Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
case report
LAMA5
laminin
SRNS
genetic nephrotic syndrome
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2022.1054082/full

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