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 SWOT analysis (alternatively SWOT matrix) is a structured planning method used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats involved in a project or in a business venture.A SWOT analysis can be carried out for a product, place, industry or person.It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieve that objective.he external factors may include macroeconomic matters, technological change, legislation, and sociocultural changes, as well as changes in the marketplace or in competitive position. The results are often presented in the form of a matrix. SWOT analysis is just one method of categorization and has its own weaknesses.