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Jan. 17, 2019 / Urology & Nephrology / Nephrology

The Clinical Utility of APOL1 Mutations in Treating Chronic Kidney Disease

A genetic mutation found only in individuals of African descent confers higher risk of chronic kidney disease. It could also be key in reducing transplant rejection.
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