The complement system in IgAN: mechanistic context for therapeutic opportunities

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The complement system plays a crucial role in innate immunity, providing essential defense against pathogens. However, uncontrolled or prolonged activation of the complement cascade can significantly contribute to kidney damage, especially in cases of glomerulonephritis. Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), the most prevalent form of primary glomerulonephritis, has growing evidence supporting the involvement of...

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