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Learn About Frasier Syndrome
Frasier syndrome is a condition that affects the kidneys and genitalia.
Mutations in the WT1 gene cause Frasier syndrome. The WT1 gene provides instructions for making a protein that regulates the activity of other genes by attaching (binding) to specific regions of DNA. On the basis of this action, the WT1 protein is called a transcription factor. The WT1 protein plays a role in the development of the kidneys and gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males) before birth.
Frasier syndrome is thought to be a rare condition; approximately 50 cases have been described in the scientific literature.
This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.
Valley Kidney Specialists, PC
. Dr. Duffy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frasier Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Valley Kidney Specialists, PC
. Dr. Varghese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frasier Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Necrosis.
East Tennessee Medical Associates, P.C.
. Dr. Kfoury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frasier Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis.
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Published Date: March 01, 2013
Published By: National Institutes of Health