Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is the most frequent primary glomerulonephritis. The role of the microbiota and mucosal immunity in the pathogenesis of IgAN remains a key element. To date, the hypothetical relationship between commensal bacteria, elevated tumour necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily member 13 [also known as B-cell activating factor (BAFF)] levels, perturbed homoeostasis of intestinal-activated B cells and intestinal IgA class switch has not been clearly shown in IgAN patients.
High levels of gut-homing immunoglobulin A-positive+B lymphocytes support the pathogenic role of intestinal mucosal hyperresponsiveness in immunoglobulin A nephropathy patients
Sallustio, Fabio
;Curci, Claudia;Chaoul, Nada;Fontò, Giulia;Lauriero, Gabriella;Picerno, Angela;Divella, Chiara;Di Leo, Vincenzo;De Angelis, Maria;Macchia, Luigi;Gallone, Anna;Pesce, Francesco;Gesualdo, Loreto
2021-01-01
Abstract
Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is the most frequent primary glomerulonephritis. The role of the microbiota and mucosal immunity in the pathogenesis of IgAN remains a key element. To date, the hypothetical relationship between commensal bacteria, elevated tumour necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily member 13 [also known as B-cell activating factor (BAFF)] levels, perturbed homoeostasis of intestinal-activated B cells and intestinal IgA class switch has not been clearly shown in IgAN patients.File in questo prodotto:
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