Genetic contribution to renal function and electrolyte balance: a twin study.

A classical twin study was performed to assess the relative contributions of genetic and environmental factors to serum levels of calcium, phosphate and magnesium, urinary levels of calcium, sodium and potassium, and creatinine clearance. The subjects were 1747 adult female twin pairs: 539 monozygot...

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Main Authors: Hunter, D, Lange, M, Snieder, H, MacGregor, A, Swaminathan, R, Thakker, R, Spector, T
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2002