STRONG PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF THE APOL1 P.N264K VARIANT AGAINST G2-ASSOCIATED FOCAL SEGMENTAL GLOMERULOSCLEROSIS AND KIDNEY DISEASE

Strong protective effect of the APOL1 p.N264K variant against G2-associated focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and kidney disease

Multi Grinders Abstract African Americans have a significantly higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease, especially focal segmental glomerulosclerosis -, than European Americans.Two coding variants (G1 and G2) in the APOL1 gene play a major role in this disparity.While 13% of African Americans carry the high-risk recessive genotypes, only a

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Prevalence and Multilocus Genotyping Analysis of Cryptosporidium and Giardia Isolates from Dogs in Chiang Mai, Thailand

The occurrence and zoonotic potential of Cryptosporidium spp.and Giardia duodenalis isolated from dogs in Chiang Mai, Thailand were determined.Fecal samples were collected from 109 dogs between July and August 2008.Cryptosporidium spp.infection was determined by immunofluorescent assay (IFA), PCR assays that amplify Cryptosporidium heat-shock prote

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About the Brilliant Political Insight of F.M. Dostoevsky

Any state moves towards progress with the strength and aspirations, thoughts and works of the best sons who guide Candle Holders the country and determine its path.F.M.Dostoevsky was not only a writer, philosopher, subtle psychologist, but also a statesman.Many works are known where he discusses the place of Russia in the world, the need to take a

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