The impact of gene polymorphisms in angiotensin receptor 1 and aldosterone synthase in peritoneal dialysis patients.

CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest the possibility of genetic predisposition for development of peritoneal fibrosis that could be important for identification of patients with an "unfavorable" genotype, which could lead to customized prescription of appropriate therapy and personalized patient management.
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Source: Clinical Nephrology - June 9, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rupnik AT, Kovač D, Pajek J, Osredkar J, Marc J, Lindič J Tags: Clin Nephrol Source Type: research