Cytokine Gene Polymorphism in Children With Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome.

Introduction: Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) is a glomerular disease with completely unclear pathogenesis and different responses to steroid therapy. This study aimed to investigate the role of cytokine genes promoter polymorphisms in steroid therapy responses.

Materials And Methods: One hundred children with INS and 30 healthy controls were studied.