Gain-of-function, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis Trpc6 mutation minimally affects susceptibility to renal injury in several mouse models

Mutations in TRPC6 are a cause of autosomal dominant focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in humans.Many of these mutations are known to have a gain-of-function effect on the non-specific cation channel function of TRPC6.In vitro studies have suggested these mutations affect several signaling pathways, but in vivo studies have largely compared wild-t

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Effects of leuprolide acetate on the quality of life of patients with prostate cancer: A prospective longitudinal cohort study

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with prostate cancer (PC) and compare the changes in the HRQOL between ADT alone and ADT plus intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).Materials and methods: Patients with PC were prospecti

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