Membranous nephropathy treatment standard

© The Author(s) 2023. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the ERA..

Membranous nephropathy (MN) is characterized by deposition of immune complexes leading to thickening of glomerular basement membranes. Over time, the understanding of MN has evolved, with the identification of specific autoantibodies against novel podocyte antigens and the unraveling of intricate pathogenic pathways. Although the anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody rituximab is favored as part of the initial therapy in MN, a subgroup of MN patients may be resistant to rituximab necessitating the use of alternative agents such as cytotoxic therapies. In addition, newer agents such as novel anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies, therapies targeting the CD38-positive plasma cells and anti-complement therapy are being studied in patients who are resistant to traditional treatment strategies. This manuscript furnishes a review of the novel developments in the pathophysiology of MN including the identification of target antigens and current treatment standards for MN, concentrating on evidenced-based interventions designed to attain remission and to prevent disease progression.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:39

Enthalten in:

Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 39(2024), 3 vom: 28. Feb., Seite 403-413

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Radhakrishnan, Yeshwanter [VerfasserIn]
Zand, Ladan [VerfasserIn]
Sethi, Sanjeev [VerfasserIn]
Fervenza, Fernando C [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

4F4X42SYQ6
Antibodies, Monoclonal
Antigen-Antibody Complex
Autoantibodies
Cyclophosphamide
Cyclosporine
Journal Article
Membranous nephropathy
Receptors, Phospholipase A2
Review
Rituximab
Tacrolimus

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 29.02.2024

Date Revised 29.02.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1093/ndt/gfad225

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM364263873