Article
Genetics of immunoglobulin A nephropathy.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - 1 May 2000
Tanaka R, Iijima K, Nakamura H, Yoshikawa N
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Immunoglobulin (Ig) A nephropathy is the most common primary glomerulonephritis in the world and about 20% to 50% of patients with it develop progressive renal failure. There is considerable evidence to show that IgA nephropathy is influenced by genetic factors. The purpose of this review is to provide useful information concerning genetics of IgA nephropathy. METHODS AND RESULTS: Epidemiological,...
Topics
- 1-Alkyl-2-acetylglycerophosphocholine Esterase
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Glomerulonephritis, IGA
- Humans
- Neuropeptide Y
- Phenotype
- Phospholipases A
- Platelet Activating Factor
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Renin-Angiotensin System
