C3 Glomerulopathy: A Review with Emphasis on Ultrastructural Features

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C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a rare disease resulting from dysregulation of the alternative complement pathway, resulting in the deposition of complement component 3 (C3) in the kidney. It encompasses two major subgroups: dense deposit disease and C3 glomerulonephritis (C3GN). Although the alternative complement pathway is typically a very tightly controlled system, dysregulation can be a result of genetic...

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