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APOL1 Risk Genotypes Are Associated With Early Kidney Damage in Children in Sub-Saharan Africa by Ekulu, Pepe M, Nkoy, Agathe B, Betukumesu, Dieumerci K, Aloni, Michel N, Makulo, Jean Robert R, Sumaili, Ernest K, Mafuta, Eric M, Elmonem, Mohamed A, Arcolino, Fanny O, Kitetele, Faustin N, Lepira, François B, van den Heuvel, Lambertus P, Levtchenko, Elena N

“…Apolipoprotein-L1 ( ) risk variants G1 and G2 increase the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), including HIV-related CKD, among African Americans. However,…”
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Novel Human Podocyte Cell Model Carrying G2/G2 APOL1 High-Risk Genotype by Ekulu, Pepe M., Adebayo, Oyindamola C., Decuypere, Jean-Paul, Bellucci, Linda, Elmonem, Mohamed A., Nkoy, Agathe B., Mekahli, Djalila, Bussolati, Benedetta, van den Heuvel, Lambertus P., Arcolino, Fanny O., Levtchenko, Elena N.

“…Apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) high-risk genotypes (HRG), G1 and G2, increase the risk of various non-diabetic kidney diseases in the African population. To date,…”
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HIV-associated nephropathy in children: challenges in a resource-limited setting by Nkoy, Agathe B., Ekulu, Pépé M., Labarque, Veerle, Van den Heuvel, Lambertus P., Levtchenko, Elena N.

“…HIV infection remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in children living in resource-limited settings. Although the…”
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Relevance of repeated analyses of albuminuria and glomerular filtration rate in African children with sickle cell anaemia by Nkoy, Agathe B, Mumaka, Floreen M, Ngonde, Ange, Mafumba, Samuel K, Matoka, Therance T, Kitenge, Robert, Talu, Flore M, Nkolomoni, Blaise, Tshilolo, Léon, van den Heuvel, Lambertus P, Ekulu, Pépé M, Levtchenko, Elena N, Labarque, Veerle

“…Glomerular hyperfiltration and albuminuria are frequent kidney abnormalities in children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA). However, little is known about their…”
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A promising pediatric peritoneal dialysis experience in a resource-limited setting with the support of saving young lives program by Nkoy, Agathe B, Ndiyo, Yoli M., Matoka, Therance T, Odio, Bienvenu M, Kazadi, Orly K, Aloni, Michel N, Collard, Laure, McCulloch, Mignon, Ngiyulu, Rene M, Gini, Jean-Lambert E, Lepira, François B, van den Heuvel, Lambertus P, Levtchenko, Elena, Ekulu, Pepe M

“…In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), acute kidney injury (AKI) contributes to the high rate of child mortality owing to the conjunction of poverty,…”
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A focus on the association of Apol1 with kidney disease in children by Ekulu, Pepe M., Nkoy, Agathe B., Adebayo, Oyindamola C., Kazadi, Orly K., Aloni, Michel N., Arcolino, Fanny O., Ngiyulu, Rene M., Gini, Jean-Lambert E., Lepira, François B., Van den Heuvel, Lamberthus P., Levtchenko, Elena N.

“…Individuals of African origin have an increased risk of developing various progressive chronic kidney diseases (CKD). This risk has been attributed to genetic…”
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Acute renal failure in Congolese children: a tertiary institution experience by Aloni, Michel N, Nsibu, Célestin N, Meeko-Mimaniye, Mobuli, Ekulu, Pépé M, Bodi, Joseph Mabiala

“…Aim:  Published data on acute renal failure in children from the Democratic Republic of Congo are rare. The objective of this study was to review clinical…”
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Microalbuminuria among HIV-infected antiretroviral therapy-naive children in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Ekulu, Pépé M., Aloni, Michel N., Harambat, Jérôme, Makulo, Jean Robert R., Lepira, François B., Sumaili, Ernest K., Mafuta, Eric M., Cochat, Pierre, Nseka, Nazaire M.

“…Background To determine the prevalence of microalbuminuria and associated factors among Congolese human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children. Methods…”
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Depression in children suffering from sickle cell anemia by Lukoo, Rita N, Ngiyulu, René M, Mananga, Gilbert L, Gini-Ehungu, Jean-Lambert, Ekulu, Pépé M, Tshibassu, Pierre M, Aloni, Michel N

“…Sickle cell anemia is a chronic illness associated with important nonmedical complications. The prevalence of depression and its clinical profile among…”
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Prevalence and determinants of microalbuminuria in children suffering from sickle cell anemia in steady state by Aloni, Michel N., Mabidi, Jean-Louis L., Ngiyulu, René M., Ekulu, Pépé M., Mbutiwi, Fiston I., Makulo, Jean Robert, Sumaili, Ernest K., Gini-Ehungu, Jean Lambert, Nsibu, Célestin N., Nseka, Nazaire M., Lepira, François B.

“…BackgroundSickle cell anemia (SCA) is considered a major risk factor for renal complications. The main goal of this study was to determine the frequency of…”
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Albuminuria, serum antioxidant enzyme levels and markers of hemolysis and inflammation in steady state children with sickle cell anemia by Itokua, Karen E, Makulo, Jean Robert, Lepira, François B, Aloni, Michel N, Ekulu, Pépé M, Sumaili, Ernest K, Bukabau, Justine B, Mokoli, Vieux M, Longo, Augustin L, Kajingulu, François M, Zinga, Chantal V, Nlandu, Yannick M, Engole, Yannick M, Akilimali, Pierre Z, Ngiyulu, René M, Gini, Jean Lambert, Nseka, Nazaire M

“…Oxidative stress is thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of microalbuminuria in Sickle cell anemia (SCA). Antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione…”
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Nocturnal enuresis in children in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo by Aloni, Michel N, Ekila, Mathilde B, Ekulu, Pépé M, Aloni, Muriel L, Magoga, Kumbundu

“…Aim:  To determine the prevalence of nocturnal enuresis in children of Kinshasa in Democratic Republic of Congo. Methods:  In all, 506 questionnaires were sent…”
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Prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease in a Pediatric Population Suffering From Severe Infections: A Congolese Experience by Kondani, Diane A., Gini-Ehungu, Jean Lambert, Bodi, Joseph M., Ekulu, Pépé M., Kunuanunua, Thomas S., Aloni, Michel N.

“…Abstract Neonatal screening for sickle cell anemia is not a common practice in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Children with sickle cell disease are…”
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A rare occurrence of hairy cell leukemia in a congolese child: a presentation and challenge of diagnosis in low resource settings by Gini Ehungu, Jean Lambert K, Mufuta, Jean-Pierre N, Ngiyulu, René M, Ekulu, Pépé M, Kadima, Bertin T, Aloni, Michel N

“…Hairy cell leukemia is a rare form of leukemia and has been rarely reported in African and pediatric population. We are reporting a 4-year-old child who was…”
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Prevalence and Determinants of Sickle Cell Nephropathy in Children Living in a Low-Resource Setting: PO2355 by Adebayo, Oyindamola C., Kabasele, Dieumerci Betukumesu, Nkoy, Agathe B., Ekulu, Pepe M., Labarque, Veerle, Van den heuvel, Lambertus P., Levtchenko, Elena N.

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Molecular and Functional Characterization of Human Urinary APOL1 G2/G2 High-Risk Genotype Podocyte: PO1668 by Adebayo, Oyindamola C., Ekulu, Pepe M., Decuypere, Jean-Paul, Elmonem, Mohamed A., Nkoy, Agathe B., Mekahli, Djalila, Bussolati, Benedetta, Heuvel, L.P.W.J. Van Den, Arcolino, Fanny O., Levtchenko, Elena N.

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