Uromodulin and Vesico-Ureteral Reflux: A Genetic Study
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is associated with urinary tract infections (UTI) and renal scars. The kidney damage is correlated with the grade of reflux and the number of UTI, but other factors may also play a role. Uromodulin (UMOD) is a protein produced by kidney tubular cells, forming a matrix in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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Series: | Biomedicines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/2/509 |