Role of Human Mesangial-Tubular Crosstalk in Secretory IgA-Induced IgA Nephropathy
Background: IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is characterized by the mesangial deposition of pathogenic IgA. We previously detected the deposition of pathogenic secretory IgA (SIgA) in the mesangium of about one-third of IgAN patients. Tubulointerstitial injury has an important role in the development of IgAN...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2021-04-01
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Series: | Kidney & Blood Pressure Research |
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Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/514183 |