A variety of podocyte antigens have been identified in human membranous nephropathy
(MN), which is divided into various antigen-dominated subtypes, confirming the concept that …

Rationale & Objective Membranous nephropathy (MN) is characterized by the deposition of
immune complexes along glomerular basement membranes. M-Type phospholipase A 2 …

The identification of the phospholipase A2 receptor 1 (PLA2R) and thrombospondin type-1
domain-containing protein 7A (THSD7A) as podocyte antigens in adult patients with …

The discovery of anti-podocyte antibodies in primary membranous nephropathy (MN) has
revolutionized our approach toward the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Evaluation …

Membranous nephropathy (MN) is the main cause of adult nephrotic syndrome (NS). The
pathogenesis of MN is complex and involves subepithelial immune complex deposition …

The discovery of circulating antibodies specific for native podocyte antigens has transformed
the diagnostic workup and greatly improved management of idiopathic membranous …

Idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) is a pathological pattern of glomerular damage
caused by an autoimmune response. Immune complex deposition, thickness of glomerular …

Membranous nephropathy is a frequent cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults. In most
patients, it appears as a primary renal disease but in about 20% of cases membranous …

Introduction: Membranous nephropathy (MN) is the most common cause of a nephrotic
syndrome in Caucasian adults. The identification of target antigens in MN in the last decade …

There have been extensive studies on the immunological mechanism of primary
membranous nephropathy (PMN). Autoantibodies, being the end product of humoral auto …