Association of <it>ABCB1 </it>genetic variants with renal function in Africans and in Caucasians

• Main Authors: Elston Robert C (Author), Bergmann Sven (Author), Bovet Pascal (Author), Vollenweider Peter (Author), Johnson Toby (Author), Maillard Marc (Author), Eap Chin B (Author), Bochud Murielle (Author), Beckmann Jacques S (Author), Waterworth Dawn M (Author), Mooser Vincent (Author), Gabriel Anne (Author), Burnier Michel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The P-glycoprotein, encoded by the <it>ABCB1 </it>gene, is expressed in human endothelial and mesangial cells, which contribute to control renal plasma flow and glomerular filtration rate. We investigated the association...