Four novel mutations identified in the COL4A3, COL4A4 and COL4A5 genes in 10 families with Alport syndrome

• Main Authors: Duocai Wang (Author), Meize Pan (Author), Hang Li (Author), Minchun Li (Author), Ping Li (Author), Fu Xiong (Author), Hongbo Xiao (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Alport syndrome (AS) is an inherited nephropathy caused by mutations in the type IV collagen genes. It is clinically characterized by damage to the eyes, ears and kidneys. Diagnosis of AS is hampered by its atypical clinical picture, particularly when the typical features, includ...