Recent advances in pathogenetic concepts and disease modeling of IgA nephropathy

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A Deep Dive into IgA Nephropathy: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Common Kidney Disease

This review summarizes recent advances in understanding the causes and development of IgA nephropathy, the most common form of glomerulonephritis. It discusses genetic factors, the role of immune cells and the gut microbiome, the formation of autoantibodies, activation of the complement system, and the use of various animal models to study the disease. The review also highlights potential new treatments based on these findings.

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The author NMT reports consulting fees and honoraria from several pharmaceutical companies.

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Lack of original data

This review primarily summarizes existing research and does not present any new original findings. While reviews are valuable for summarizing the state of a field, they do not advance knowledge in the same way as original research studies.

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This is a comprehensive and well-written review summarizing the latest research on IgA nephropathy. It provides a clear and insightful overview of the disease's complex pathogenesis and highlights promising therapeutic avenues. However, as a review, it lacks original data.

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Medicine

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Nephrology

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