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Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease is characterised by the altered expression of:

A
Polycystin
B
Nephrocystin
C
Uromodulin
D
Fibrocystin
High-Yield Explanation
Fibrocystin (polyductin) gene mutation is seen in autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease. Note: Polycystin mutation is associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Nephrocystin is related to nephronophthisis. Uromodulin mutation is seen in medullary cystic kidney disease. Ref: Harrisons principles of internal medicine, 18th edition, Page: 2356.

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