Scientists hunt genetic clues to predict liver damage in rare childhood disease
NCT ID NCT01862211
Summary
This study aimed to understand why some children with a rare genetic condition called Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency develop serious liver disease, while others do not. Researchers compared the genes of 296 children with the condition, focusing on those with and without liver complications. The goal was to find genetic markers that could help predict which children are at higher risk for severe liver problems.
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Locations
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AP-HP - Kremlin Bicêtre
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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AP-HP Hôpital Necker
Paris, France
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CH Saint Nazaire
Saint-Nazaire, France
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CHG Le HAVRE
Le Havre, France
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CHU Estaing
Clermont-Ferrand, France
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CHU d'Amiens - Hopital Nord
Amiens, France
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CHU de BESANCON
Besançon, France
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Centre de Pédiatrie Gatien de Clocheville
Tours, France
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Hopital Hautepierre
Strasbourg, France
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Hopital de la Timone
Marseille, France
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Hôpital Anne de Bretagne
Rennes, France
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Hôpital Brabois Enfants
Nancy, France
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Hôpital Charles Nicolle
Rouen, France
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Hôpital Couple Enfant
La Tronche, France
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Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant de Lyon
Bron, France
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Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre
Lille, France
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Hôpital Mère Enfant
Nantes, France
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Hôpital Nord
Saint-Etienne, France
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Hôpital Pellegrin
Bordeaux, France
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Hôpital des Enfants
Toulouse, France
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