Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a common glomerular disorder that manifests
clinically with the nephrotic syndrome and has a propensity to recur following kidney …

The pivotal event in the pathophysiology of IgA nephropathy is the binding of circulating IgA-
containing immune complexes to mesangial cells, with secondary glomerular and …

Podocytes form a key component of the glomerular filtration barrier. Damage to podocytes is
referred to as “podocyte disease.” There are many causes of podocyte injury, including …

Therapy of immune-mediated kidney diseases has evolved during recent decades from the
non-specific use of corticosteroids and antiproliferative agents (like cyclophosphamide or …

(Véase los capítulos “Glomeruloesclerosis Focal y Segmentaria” y “Síndrome Nefrótico
Corticorresistente, Genético y Familiar”). Se han identificado hasta ahora mutaciones en …