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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AP-HP - Kremlin Bicêtre

    Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France

  • AP-HP Hôpital Necker

    Paris, France

  • CH Saint Nazaire

    Saint-Nazaire, France

  • CHG Le HAVRE

    Le Havre, France

  • CHU Estaing

    Clermont-Ferrand, France

  • CHU d'Amiens - Hopital Nord

    Amiens, France

  • CHU de BESANCON

    Besançon, France

  • Centre de Pédiatrie Gatien de Clocheville

    Tours, France

  • Hopital Hautepierre

    Strasbourg, France

  • Hopital de la Timone

    Marseille, France

  • Hôpital Anne de Bretagne

    Rennes, France

  • Hôpital Brabois Enfants

    Nancy, France

  • Hôpital Charles Nicolle

    Rouen, France

  • Hôpital Couple Enfant

    La Tronche, France

  • Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant de Lyon

    Bron, France

  • Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre

    Lille, France

  • Hôpital Mère Enfant

    Nantes, France

  • Hôpital Nord

    Saint-Etienne, France

  • Hôpital Pellegrin

    Bordeaux, France

  • Hôpital des Enfants

    Toulouse, France

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