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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nephrology
    • Genetics
    • Molecular Biology

    Background:

    • Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) is a severe kidney disease in children.
    • Genetic mutations, particularly in the Wilms' tumor 1 (WT1) gene, are increasingly recognized as a cause of SRNS.
    • Understanding genotype-phenotype correlations is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of Wilms' tumor 1 (WT1) mutations in Chinese children with SRNS.
    • To analyze the correlation between WT1 genotype and clinical phenotype in these patients.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of Calcineurin inhibitors (CNI) in WT1-associated nephropathy.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 76 pediatric patients with SRNS treated over 6 years.
    • Genetic analysis to identify WT1 mutations (splice-site, missense, nonsense).
    • Correlation of mutation type with clinical presentation, renal function, and treatment response.

    Main Results:

    • WT1 mutations were found in 15 out of 76 SRNS patients (19.7%).
    • Splice-site mutations were associated with early onset and rapid renal function decline.
    • Missense mutations often presented with early proteinuria, while nonsense mutations showed glomerular developmental delay.
    • CNI therapy showed efficacy in patients with missense and nonsense WT1 mutations.

    Conclusions:

    • WT1 mutations are a significant cause of SRNS in the studied Chinese pediatric cohort.
    • Specific WT1 mutation types correlate with distinct clinical phenotypes and disease progression.
    • CNI treatment can be beneficial for certain genotypes of WT1-associated nephropathy.