Molecular and Genetic Basis of Renal Disease

Molecular and Genetic Basis of Renal Disease
ISBN-10
1416002529
ISBN-13
9781416002529
Category
Medical
Pages
582
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences
Authors
David B. Mount, Martin R. Pollak

Description

This companion to Brenner and Rector's The Kidney offers a state-of-the-art summary of the most recent advances in renal genetics. Molecular and Genetic Basis for Renal Disease provides the nephrologist with a comprehensive look at modern investigative tools in nephrology research today, and reviews the molecular pathophysiology of the nephron as well as the most common genetic and acquired renal diseases. A comprehensive clinical review of Medelian renal disease is also be included. Detailed review of the molecular anatomy and pathophysiology of the nephron that provides relevant basic science to consider when diagnosing and managing patients with these disorders.

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