This basement membrane disease pathophysiology

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Template:Thin basement membrane disease overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Pathophysiology

The molecular basis for thin basement membrane disease has yet to be elucidated fully; however, defects in the gene encoding the a4 chain of type IV collagen have been reported in some families.

Some individuals with TBMD are thought to be carries for genes that cause Alport syndrome.

References

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