Recent data suggest that gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) plays a major role in the
development of immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy (IgAN). A genome-wide association …

The connection between a dysregulated gut-associated lymphoid tissue and IgA
nephropathy (IgAN) was supposed decades ago after the observation of increased …

It is commonly stated that mucosal immunity plays a role in the pathogenesis of IgA
nephropathy (IgAN); however, the search for specific eliciting factors has been largely …

Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) or Berger's disease is the most common form of
primary glomerulonephritis in the world and one of the first causes of end-stage renal failure …

Abstract Links between IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and the mucosa have been recognized
since the 1970s. In particular, the observation of visible haematuria induced by respiratory …

Introduction: Numerous research works have shown that serum Gal-deficient (Gd) IgA1
levels are increased in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) patients and these levels are a dangerous …

A better understanding of the mechanisms underlying the synthesis of galactose-deficient
IgA1, the formation of circulating immune complexes, and interactions with mesangial cells …

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) has variable clinical presentation and outcome. There is a need to
identify children who have the potential to progress to end stage renal disease (ESRD) …

The precise pathogenesis of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is still not clearly
established but emerging evidence confirms a pivotal role for mucosal immunity. This review …

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy (IgAN), the leading cause of primary
glomerulonephritis, is characterized by IgA1‐containing immunodeposits in the glomeruli …