Cilia are antenna-like protrusions found on almost every human cell type that are involved in the transmission of various sensations including the sense of smell. Thus, genetic defects disrupting the functional or structural integrity of cilia may result in olfactory dysfunction. Renal ciliopathies are among the most abundant representatives of these genetic disorders. Here, we … Continue reading Systematic evaluation of olfaction in patients with hereditary cystic kidney diseases/renal ciliopathies (Contributed by Dr. Jens König) […]
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