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  • Genetics
  • Nephrology
  • Endocrinology

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  • Autosomal recessive renal tubular dysgenesis is a rare, often fatal inherited disorder affecting the renin-angiotensin system (RAS).
  • This study investigates an adolescent with undiagnosed chronic kidney disease to elucidate disease mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the genetic basis and molecular mechanisms of an unknown chronic kidney disease in an adolescent.
  • To provide novel insights into the pathophysiology of renal tubular dysgenesis and the renin-angiotensin system.

Main Methods:

  • Exome sequencing was performed to identify genetic variants.
  • Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) activity was assessed through comprehensive biochemical analyses.
  • Renin expression was quantified in kidney biopsy samples and primary tubular cells.

Main Results:

  • The patient harbored a homozygous missense variant in the angiotensinogen (AGT) gene.
  • Low blood AGT concentrations were observed, accompanied by significant upregulation of renin in plasma and kidney tissues.
  • Angiotensin II and aldosterone levels remained within normal ranges.

Conclusions:

  • Renal tubular dysgenesis can manifest with variable chronic kidney disease phenotypes, underscoring the need for genetic analysis.
  • Functional investigation of the RAS revealed compensatory renin upregulation in response to AGT deficiency, providing new insights into disease mechanisms.