Mendelian randomization as an approach to assess causality using observational data

P Sekula, M Fabiola Del Greco, C Pattaro… - Journal of the …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Mendelian randomization refers to an analytic approach to assess the causality of an
observed association between a modifiable exposure or risk factor and a clinically relevant …

IgA nephropathy

JC Rodrigues, M Haas, HN Reich - Clinical Journal of the …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a leading cause of CKD and renal failure. Recent international
collaborative efforts have led to important discoveries that have improved our understanding …

Genome-wide association analyses define pathogenic signaling pathways and prioritize drug targets for IgA nephropathy

K Kiryluk, E Sanchez-Rodriguez, XJ Zhou, F Zanoni… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a progressive form of kidney disease defined by glomerular
deposition of IgA. Here we performed a genome-wide association study of 10,146 kidney …

IgA nephropathy

KN Lai, SCW Tang, FP Schena, J Novak… - Nature reviews Disease …, 2016 - nature.com
Abstract Globally, IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common primary glomerulonephritis
that can progress to renal failure. The exact pathogenesis of IgAN is not well defined, but …

IgA nephropathy

RJ Wyatt, BA Julian - New England Journal of Medicine, 2013 - Mass Medical Soc
IgA nephropathy is a common glomerular disease that is an important cause of kidney
failure. This review discusses advances in the therapy and understanding of the molecular …

Discovery of new risk loci for IgA nephropathy implicates genes involved in immunity against intestinal pathogens

K Kiryluk, Y Li, F Scolari, S Sanna-Cherchi, M Choi… - Nature …, 2014 - nature.com
We performed a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of IgA nephropathy (IgAN), the
most common form of glomerulonephritis, with discovery and follow-up in 20,612 individuals …

[HTML][HTML] New developments in the genetics, pathogenesis, and therapy of IgA nephropathy

R Magistroni, VD D'Agati, GB Appel, K Kiryluk - Kidney international, 2015 - Elsevier
Recent years have brought notable progress in the field of IgA nephropathy. Here, we
highlight important new directions and latest developments, including successful discovery …

Lichen planus and lichenoid dermatoses: clinical overview and molecular basis

C Tziotzios, JYW Lee, T Brier, R Saito, CK Hsu… - Journal of the American …, 2018 - Elsevier
Deriving from the Greek word λειχήν for “tree moss” and the Latin word planus for “planar,”
lichen planus is a relatively uncommon and heterogeneous cutaneous disorder that typically …

How the innate immune system senses trouble and causes trouble

T Hato, PC Dagher - Clinical Journal of the American Society of …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
The innate immune system is the first line of defense in response to nonself and danger
signals from microbial invasion or tissue injury. It is increasingly recognized that each organ …

The origin and activities of IgA1-containing immune complexes in IgA nephropathy

B Knoppova, C Reily, N Maillard, DV Rizk… - Frontiers in …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common primary glomerulonephritis, frequently leading
to end-stage renal disease, as there is no disease-specific therapy. IgAN is diagnosed from …