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  • Immunology
  • Biomarker Discovery

Background:

  • IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
  • Predictive biomarkers are crucial for managing IgAN progression.
  • Current research explores serum C4's role in IgAN prognosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prognostic value of serum C4 in IgA nephropathy patients.
  • To assess the association between serum C4 levels and disease progression.
  • To determine if serum C4 is an independent risk factor for IgAN outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 1356 IgAN patients.
  • Evaluation of serum C4 levels against clinicopathological parameters.
  • Prognostic analysis using Cox regression and Kaplan-Meier survival curves.

Main Results:

  • Serum C4 levels positively correlated with urinary protein excretion and negatively with eGFR.
  • Elevated serum C4 associated with increased tubulointerstitial injury, crescents, and global sclerosis.
  • Serum C4 identified as an independent risk factor for IgAN prognosis.

Conclusions:

  • Serum C4 is a valuable predictor for IgA nephropathy patient prognosis.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of serum C4 in IgAN.