DNA copy number loss associated with pediatric urinary tract infection risk
Urinary tract infections (UTI), associated with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), can lead to chronic kidney disease. Genetic alterations in the innate immune defenses contribute to UTI risk. We investigated a novel gene, Dachsous Cadherin-Related 1 ( DCHS1 ), in children with UTI. We determined absolute...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2020-08-01
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Series: | Innate Immunity |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1753425920917193 |