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Utility of genetic screening in children with nephrotic syndrome presenting during the first year of life

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boxed-textHinkes BG et al. (2007) Nephrotic syndrome in the first year of life: two thirds of cases are caused by mutations in 4 genes (NPHS1, NPHS2, WT1, and LAMB2). Pediatrics 119: e907–e919

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The synopsis was written by Chloë Harman, Associate Editor, Nature Clinical Practice.

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  1. Pediatric Nephrology, Hôpital Necker—Enfants Malades, Université Paris V—René Descartes, 149 Rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France niaudet@necker.fr

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