URAT1 mutations cause renal hypouricemia type 1 in Iraqi Jews.


Abstract

The URAT1 R406C mutation detected in all three families is likely to be the founder mutation in Iraqi Jews. Our findings contribute to a better definition of the different types of hereditary renal hypouricemia and suggest that the phenotype of this disorder depends mainly on the degree of inhibition of uric acid transport.


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2011-06-28


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Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation
Nephrol Dial Transplant (1460-2385)

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Eng.


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Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association

Nephrology and Hypertension Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer and the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel AvivUniversity, Tel Aviv, Israel. dganit.dinour [at] sheba.health.gov.il


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Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2011 Jul;26(7):2175-81



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