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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Main Authors: Silvio Maringhini, Rosa Cusumano, Ciro Corrado, Giuseppe Puccio, Giovanni Pavone, Maria Michela D’Alessandro, Maria Chiara Sapia, Olivier Devuyst, Serena Abbate
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Biomedicines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/2/509