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Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a unique glomerular lesion that is the most common
cause of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in nondiabetic white adults. About 80% of cases are …

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Background Idiopathic membranous nephropathy is a major cause of the nephrotic
syndrome in adults, but its etiologic basis is not fully understood. We investigated the genetic …

Autoantibodies to the M-type phospholipase A 2 receptor (PLA 2 R) are sensitive and
specific for idiopathic membranous nephropathy. The anti-B cell agent rituximab is a …

The M-type phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R) is a target autoantigen in adult idiopathic
membranous nephropathy (MN), but the prevalence of autoantibodies against PLA2R is …

Results 77.8% of iMN patients in our cohort had antibodies reactive with human PLA 2 R.
The antibody levels in these patients correlated strongly with both clinical status and …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are worldwide public health
problems affecting millions of people and have rapidly increased in prevalence in recent …

To the Editor: Membranous nephropathy is a common cause of the nephrotic syndrome in
adults. Treatment is controversial and challenging because of the heterogeneity of the …

Membranous nephropathy (MN) is an autoimmune disease usually associated with a
nephrotic syndrome and it may progress to ESRD in the long term. Its etiology is often …