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    • Nephrology
    • Genetics
    • Molecular Biology

    Background:

    • Albuminuria is a key marker for chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression and guides hypertension treatment.
    • The precise role of albuminuria, whether as a marker or a direct cause of kidney disease, remains debated.
    • Understanding the pathophysiology of albuminuria is crucial for effective CKD management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the clinical implications of albuminuria by examining patients with chronic proteinuria.
    • To explore the role of biallelic variants in the cubilin gene (CUBN) in the context of chronic proteinuria.
    • To contribute to the ongoing debate on whether albuminuria is a marker or a causal factor in kidney disease progression.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized next-generation sequencing data to identify patients with chronic proteinuria.
    • Focused on patients with biallelic pathogenic mutations in the cubilin gene (CUBN).
    • Analyzed the identified mutations to understand their impact on kidney pathophysiology.

    Main Results:

    • Identified patients with chronic proteinuria harboring biallelic variants in the cubilin gene (CUBN).
    • The study provides new insights into the genetic underpinnings of chronic proteinuria.
    • These findings contribute to understanding the complex mechanisms of kidney disease.

    Conclusions:

    • Pathogenic mutations in the cubilin gene (CUBN) are implicated in chronic proteinuria.
    • Further investigation into CUBN mutations can illuminate the clinical significance of albuminuria.
    • This research advances our understanding of albuminuria's role in kidney disease progression.