Article
Hierarchical clustering uncovered disease patterns and further untangled complexities in immune complex-mediated idiopathic MPGN and C3 glomerulopathy.
Kidney international - 1 Jan 2026
Benigni Ariela, Daina Erica, Löffler-Wirth Henry, Piras Rossella, Rigoldi Miriam, Schmidt Maria, Carrara Camillo, Donadelli Roberta, Imanifard Zahra, Mele Caterina, Alberti Marta, Marasà Maddalena, Martinatto Carolina, Bresin Elena, Gamba Sara, Quadri Lisa, Nanchen Giliane, Vivarelli Marina, Emma Francesco, La Manna Gaetano, Vidal Enrico, Pasini Andrea, Ranghino Andrea, Donati Gabriele, Verrina Enrico, Angeletti Andrea, Brunori Giuliano, Giordano Mario, Alberici Federico, Maggiore Umberto, Malgieri Gabriele, Remuzzi Giuseppe, Breno Matteo, Noris Marina
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) is currently stratified into complement C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) and immune complex-mediated MPGN (IC-MPGN). However, classification is subject to continued debate. METHODS: Here, we applied hierarchical clustering to a much larger cohort of patients with C3G/IC-MPGN (295 individuals), extensively characterized for genetic and autoimmune complement...
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- Humans
- Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative
