Alport syndrome or hereditary nephritis is a genetic disorder characterized by glomerulonephritis, end-stage kidney disease, and hearing loss. Alport syndrome can also affect the eyes, causing eye abnormalities including cataracts, lenticonus, kerataconus, as well as retinal flecks in the macula and mid-periphery.utations in any of these genes prevent the proper production or assembly of the type IV collagen network, which is an important structural component of basement membranes in the kidney, inner ear, and eye. Basement membranes are thin, sheet-like structures that separate and support cells in many tissues.
A corporate portfolio analysis may determine a company's future direction. Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images. A corporate portfolio analysis takes a close look at a companyâs services and products.Each segment of a companyâs product line is evaluated including sales, market share, cost of production and potential market strength. The analysis categorizes the companyâs products and looks at the competition. corporate portfolio analysis may determine a company's future direction. Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images. A corporate portfolio analysis takes a close look at a companyâs services and products.
A portfolio company is a company that represents one specific investment for an investment firm that specializes in investing in private businesses for the purpose of gaining equity in those businesses or buying them out.All of the companies in which a firm invests represent a firm's portfolio.The investment in a portfolio company may take the form of private equity in established companies or venture capital in companies just starting out.Investment fund managers try to build a portfolio of companies that maximizes profit potential for its investors while limiting risk.he investment in a portfolio company may take the form of private equity in established companies or venture capital in companies just starting out. Investment fund managers try to build a portfolio of companies that maximizes profit potential for its investors while limiting risk.