A mouse model of early-onset renal failure due to a xanthine dehydrogenase nonsense mutation.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by renal fibrosis that can lead to end-stage renal failure, and studies have supported a strong genetic influence on the risk of developing CKD. However, investigations of the underlying molecular mechanisms are hampered by the lack of suitable hereditar...

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Main Authors: Piret, S, Esapa, C, Gorvin, C, Head, R, Loh, N, Devuyst, O, Thomas, G, Brown, s, Brown, M, Croucher, P, Cox, R, Thakker, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2012