County Seat Newspaper
of Clare County

A Genetic Connection to Kidney Disease

Posted 4/17/24

(Family Features)

A genetic condition that can cause kidney failure, APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) represents a group of kidney diseases associated with mutations in the apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) genes. In honor of National AMKD Awareness Day, consider this information to better understand the disease and become APOL1 aware.

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