IgA nephropathy

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IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most frequent primary form of glomerulonephritis. The origin of IgAN is only partially understood and appears to involve the occurrence of IgA1, which is normally secreted by mucous membranes, in the circulation followed by its glomerular deposition and inflammatory changes. Clinically, IgAN mostly follows an inapparent course and the disease is often only first diagnosed by kidney biopsy when kidney function disorders are already manifested. Key prognostic indicators include the extent of proteinuria and the already manifested evidence of irreversible kidney damage. Treatment includes supportive measures. The effectiveness of high-dose systemic corticosteroid treatment in European patients is uncertain and controversial due to the adverse side effects. Nefecon (encapsulated budesonide) is the first specific drug licensed for treatment of high risk IgAN patients. A number of further approaches are currently in clinical trials.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:63

Enthalten in:

Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany) - 63(2024), 1 vom: 03. Jan., Seite 103-111

Sprache:

Deutsch

Weiterer Titel:

IgA-Nephropathie

Beteiligte Personen:

Floege, Jürgen [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

51333-22-3
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Budesonide
Complement
English Abstract
Glomerulonephritis
Glucocorticoids
Journal Article
Proteinuria
Renin-angiotensin system

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Date Completed 17.01.2024

Date Revised 17.01.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s00120-023-02268-1

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NLM36660886X