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| *PKD1 codes for polycystin 1 and is located on 16p13.3 and accounts for most ADPKD cases and is the more severe form with mean age of end stage renal disease (ESRD) for patients with ADPKD1 is 53 years | *PKD1 codes for polycystin 1 and is located on 16p13.3 and accounts for most ADPKD cases and is the more severe form with mean age of end stage renal disease (ESRD) for patients with ADPKD1 is 53 years | ||
| *PKD2 codes for polycystin 2 is located on 4q21-q22 and accounts for 15% of ADPKD cases with mean age of ESRD for patients with ADPKD1 is 74 years | *PKD2 codes for polycystin 2 is located on 4q21-q22 and accounts for 15% of ADPKD cases with mean age of ESRD for patients with ADPKD1 is 74 years | ||
| + | *ADPKD is now being redefined by the recognition of chronic inflammation, | ||
| *the most frequent genetic cause of renal failure in adults and accounts for 6-8% of patients on dialysis | *the most frequent genetic cause of renal failure in adults and accounts for 6-8% of patients on dialysis | ||
| *70% of patients with ADPKD develop renal insufficiency if they survive to age 65 years | *70% of patients with ADPKD develop renal insufficiency if they survive to age 65 years | ||
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