Govender et al. report that the common African mutation V260E in the podocin protein is associated with autosomal recessive steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome in black South African children with biopsy-proven focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. This variant was absent in children with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome, indicating its utility in treatment decisions.
- Melanie A. Govender
- June Fabian
- Michèle Ramsay
