Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8773890 | Kidney International Reports | 2017 | 28 Pages |
Abstract
Overall, these findings suggest that variants in common genes involved in ammonia metabolism may substantively contribute to basal urine pH regulation. These variations might influence the likelihood of developing disease conditions associated with altered urine pH, such as uric acid or calcium phosphate kidney stones.
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Authors
Benjamin K. Canales, Jennifer A. Smith, I. David Weiner, Erin B. Ware, Wei Zhao, Sharon L.R. Kardia, Gary C. Curhan, Stephen T. MD, Majuran BS, John C. Lieske,