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What is the main cause of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)?
Genetic faults in PKD1 gene
Which chromosome is associated with genetic faults in the PKD1 gene?
Chromosome 16
Where do the cysts develop in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)?
Only in kidneys
At what stage of life do symptoms of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) typically appear?
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What is the genetic cause of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)?
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At what stage of life do symptoms of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) typically appear?
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Where do cysts develop in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)?
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Which gene defect accounts for the majority of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) cases?
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