Author/Authors :
Osaretin Oni, Alexander Niger-Delta University - College of Health Sciences - Department of Internal Medicine, Niger , Eweka, Andrew Osayame University of Benin - School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences - Department of Anatomy, Benin , Otuaga, Peter Oghale Delta State University - School of Basic Medical Sciences,College of Health Sciences - Department of Anatomy, Nigeria , Odia, James Osaretin Niger Delta University - College of Health Sciences - Department of Clinical Sciences, Nigeria
Abstract :
Alport s syndrome encompasses a group of heterogeneous inherited disorders involving the basement membranes of the kidney and frequently involves the cochlea and the eye. [4],[5] These disorders are the result of mutations in COL4A3, COL4A4, and COL4A5 collagen biosynthesis genes.