Clinical Kidney Journal,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
14(10), С. 2166 - 2169
Опубликована: Март 23, 2021
Abstract
Membranous
nephropathy
(MN)
is
defined
as
disease
entity
characterized
by
thickening
of
the
glomerular
basement
membranes
due
to
subepithelial
(SE)
deposition
immune
complexes.
It
typically
classified
into
primary
MN
(70%)
when
there
no
association,
and
secondary
(30%)
an
underlying
association
such
lupus,
malignancy,
infections
or
drugs.
Phospholipase
A2
receptor
(PLA2R)
thrombospondin
type-1
domain-containing
7A
(THSD7A)
are
target
antigens
in
70%
1–5%
MN,
respectively.
The
remaining
were
not
known.
Recently,
multiple
novel
proteins/target
have
been
identified
MN.
These
include
exostosin
1/2,
neural
epidermal
growth-like
1
protein,
semaphorin
3B,
protocadherin
7
cell
adhesion
molecule
1.
Some
these
present
setting
some
both,
thus
blurring
lines
between
Preliminary
studies
show
that
each
new
antigen-associated
has
distinct
clinical,
kidney
biopsy
findings
outcome
data.
We
propose
protein/antigen-associated
a
specific
results
common
pattern
injury
thickened
membrane
(GBM)
with
without
spikes
pinholes
on
light
microscopy,
granular
immunoglobulin
G
complement
3
immunofluorescence
microscopy
SE
electron-dense
deposits
electron
microscopy.
In
other
words,
truly
only
resulting
from
diseases
cause
along
GBM.
paramount
importance
ascertain
causing
for
precise
diagnosis
management,
but
also
future
newly
described
diseases.
Kidney International,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
100(4), С. S1 - S276
Опубликована: Сен. 20, 2021
The
Kidney
Disease:
Improving
Global
Outcomes
(KDIGO)
2021
Clinical
Practice
Guideline
for
the
Management
of
Glomerular
Diseases
is
an
update
to
KDIGO
2012
guideline
on
topic.
aim
assist
clinicians
caring
individuals
with
glomerular
disease,
both
adults
and
children.
scope
includes
various
diseases,
including
IgA
nephropathy
(IgAN)
vasculitis
(IgAV),
membranous
nephropathy,
nephrotic
syndrome
in
children,
minimal
change
disease
(MCD),
focal
segmental
glomerulosclerosis
(FSGS),
infection-related
glomerulonephritis
(GN),
antineutrophil
cytoplasmic
antibody
(ANCA)-associated
vasculitis,
lupus
nephritis,
anti-glomerular
basement
membrane
(anti-GBM)
GN.
In
addition,
this
will
be
first
address
subtype
complement-mediated
diseases.
Each
chapter
follows
same
format
providing
guidance
related
diagnosis,
prognosis,
treatment,
special
situations.
goal
generate
a
useful
resource
patients
by
actionable
recommendations
valuable
infographics
based
rigorous
formal
systematic
literature
review.
Another
propose
research
areas
where
there
are
gaps
knowledge.
targets
broad
audience
treating
while
being
mindful
implications
policy
cost.
Development
followed
explicit
process
evidence
Treatment
approaches
reviews
synthesis
relevant
studies,
appraisal
quality
strength
“Grading
Recommendations
Assessment,
Development,
Evaluation”
(GRADE)
approach.
Limitations
discussed,
future
also
presented.
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
32(2), С. 268 - 278
Опубликована: Дек. 30, 2020
Membranous
nephropathy
(MN)
occurs
due
to
deposition
of
immune
complexes
along
the
subepithelial
region
glomerular
basement
membrane.
Two
previously
identified
target
antigens
for
complexes,
PLA2R
(identified
in
2009)
and
THSD7A
(in
2014),
account
approximately
60%
all
MN,
both
primary
secondary.
In
remaining
were
unknown.
Use
laser
microdissection
mass
spectrometry
enabled
identification
new
“antigens.”
This
approach
led
four
novel
types
MN:
exotosin
1
(EXT1)–
2
(EXT2)–associated
NELL1-associated
Sema3B-associated
PCDH7-associated
MN.
Each
these
represents
a
distinct
disease
entity,
with
different
clinical
pathologic
findings.
this
review,
structure
proteins
findings
MN
are
discussed.
The
role
accurate
diagnosis
cannot
be
overemphasized.
Finally,
any
classification
should
made
on
basis
that
detected.
Further
studies
required
understand
pathophysiology,
response
treatment,
outcomes
MNs.
The Nephron journals/Nephron journals,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
144(9), С. 413 - 427
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2020
Focal
segmental
glomerulosclerosis
(FSGS)
is
a
histological
pattern
of
glomerular
injury,
rather
than
single
disease,
that
caused
by
diverse
clinicopathological
entities
with
different
mechanisms
injury
the
podocyte
as
principal
target
lesion,
leading
to
characteristic
sclerotic
lesions
in
parts
(i.e.,
focal)
some
segmental)
glomeruli.
The
lesion
FSGS
has
shown
an
increasing
prevalence
over
past
few
decades
and
considered
most
common
cause
ESKD.
Primary
FSGS,
which
usually
presents
nephrotic
syndrome,
thought
be
circulating
permeability
factors
have
main
role
foot
process
effacement.
Secondary
forms
include
maladaptive
secondary
hyperfiltration
such
obesity
or
cases
loss
nephron
mass,
virus-associated
drug-associated
can
result
direct
injury.
Genetic
increasingly
been
recognized
careful
evaluation
patients
atypical
primary
should
performed
exclude
genetic
causes.
Unlike
do
not
respond
immunosuppression
tend
recur
after
kidney
transplantation.
Distinguishing
from
causes
prognostic
significance
crucial
for
appropriate
management.
In
this
review,
we
examine
pathogenesis,
clinical
approach
distinguish
between
causes,
current
recommendations
management
FSGS.
Physiological Reviews,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
103(1), С. 787 - 854
Опубликована: Авг. 25, 2022
An
essential
step
in
renal
function
entails
the
formation
of
an
ultrafiltrate
that
is
delivered
to
tubules
for
subsequent
processing.
This
process,
known
as
glomerular
filtration,
controlled
by
intrinsic
regulatory
systems
and
paracrine,
neuronal,
endocrine
signals
converge
onto
cells.
In
addition,
characteristics
fluid
flow,
such
filtration
rate
fraction,
play
important
role
determining
blood
flow
rest
kidney.
Consequently,
disease
processes
initially
affect
glomeruli
are
most
likely
lead
end-stage
kidney
failure.
The
cells
comprise
filter,
especially
podocytes
mesangial
cells,
express
many
different
types
ion
channels
regulate
aspects
cell
cellular
responses
local
environment,
changes
capillary
pressure.
Dysregulation
channels,
TRPC6,
can
devastating
diseases,
a
number
including
TRPC5,
various
ionotropic
receptors,
promising
targets
drug
development.
review
discusses
structure
processes.
It
also
describes
plasma
membrane
have
been
identified
physiological
pathophysiological
contexts
which
they
operate,
pathways
regulated
dysregulated.
contributions
these
processes,
focal
segmental
glomerulosclerosis
(FSGS)
diabetic
nephropathy,
well
development
drugs
target
discussed.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Сен. 19, 2023
The
pathogenetic
mechanisms
underlying
the
onset
and
post-transplant
recurrence
of
primary
focal
segmental
glomerulosclerosis
(FSGS)
are
complex
remain
yet
to
be
fully
elucidated.
However,
a
growing
body
evidence
emphasizes
pivotal
role
immune
system
in
both
initiating
perpetuating
disease.
Extensive
investigations,
encompassing
experimental
models
patient
studies,
have
implicated
T
cells,
B
complement
as
crucial
actors
pathogenesis
FSGS,
with
various
molecules
being
proposed
potential
“circulating
factors”
contributing
disease
its
post
kidney-transplantation.
In
this
review,
we
critically
assessed
existing
literature
identify
essential
pathways
for
comprehensive
characterization
FSGS.
Recent
discoveries
shed
further
light
on
intricate
interplay
between
these
mechanisms.
We
present
an
overview
current
understanding
engagement
distinct
cells
FSGS
while
highlighting
critical
knowledge
gaps
that
require
attention.
A
thorough
holds
noninvasive
biomarkers
can
accurately
patients
at
high
risk
recurrence.
Such
pave
way
development
targeted
personalized
therapeutic
approaches
management
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
39(4), С. 569 - 580
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
histopathological
lesions,
minimal
change
disease
(MCD)
and
focal
segmental
glomerulosclerosis
(FSGS)
are
entities
without
immune
complex
deposits
which
can
cause
podocyte
injury,
thus
frequently
grouped
under
the
umbrella
of
podocytopathies.
Whether
MCD
FSGS
may
represent
a
spectrum
same
remains
matter
conjecture.
Both
require
repeated
high-dose
glucocorticoid
therapy
with
alternative
immunosuppressive
treatments
reserved
for
relapsing
or
resistant
cases
response
rates
variable.
There
is
an
unmet
need
to
identify
patients
who
should
receive
therapies
as
opposed
those
would
benefit
from
supportive
strategies.
Therapeutic
trials
focusing
on
scarce,
evidence
used
2021
Kidney
Disease:
Improving
Global
Outcomes
(KDIGO)
guideline
management
glomerular
diseases
largely
stems
observational
pediatric
trials.
In
FSGS,
differentiation
between
primary
forms
underlying
genetic
variants
secondary
further
complicates
trial
design.
This
article
provides
perspective
Immunonephrology
Working
Group
(IWG)
European
Renal
Association
(ERA)
discusses
KDIGO
Clinical
Practice
Guideline
Management
Glomerular
Diseases
in
context
recently
published
evidence,
special
emphasis
role
rituximab,
cyclophosphamide,
treatment
options
ongoing
clinical
field.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2024
The
glomerular
filtration
barrier,
comprising
the
inner
layer
of
capillary
fenestrated
endothelial
cells,
outermost
podocytes,
and
basement
membrane
between
them,
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
kidney
function.
Podocytes,
terminally
differentiated
epithelial
are
challenging
to
regenerate
once
injured.
They
essential
for
maintaining
integrity
barrier.
Damage
resulting
from
intrinsic
or
extrinsic
factors,
leads
proteinuria
early
stages
eventually
progresses
chronic
disease
(CKD).
Immune-mediated
podocyte
injury
is
primary
pathogenic
mechanism
proteinuric
diseases,
including
minimal
change
disease,
focal
segmental
glomerulosclerosis,
membranous
nephropathy,
lupus
nephritis
with
involvement.
An
extensive
body
evidence
indicates
that
podocytes
not
only
contribute
significantly
maintenance
barrier
serve
as
targets
immune
responses
but
also
exhibit
cell-like
characteristics,
participating
both
innate
adaptive
immunity.
play
mediating
represent
potential
therapeutic
CKD.
This
review
aims
systematically
elucidate
mechanisms
various
lesions
provide
an
overview
recent
advances
immunotherapy.
It
offers
valuable
insights
deeper
understanding
identification
new
targets,
has
significant
implications
future
clinical
diagnosis
treatment
podocyte-related
disorders.