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  • Immunology
  • Nephrology
  • Molecular Biology

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  • The complement system is a vital part of innate immunity, defending against pathogens and clearing cellular debris.
  • Complement activation follows a cascade, tightly regulated and integrated with inflammatory processes.
  • Dysregulation of complement can lead to severe kidney diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of complement in the pathogenesis of primary and secondary glomerular diseases.
  • To discuss the clinical trials of complement inhibitory therapies for these renal disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific articles and clinical trials.
  • Analysis of complement system's role in various kidney diseases.

Main Results:

  • Complement dysregulation causes C3 glomerulopathy and thrombotic microangiopathy.
  • Complement is implicated in membranous nephropathy, ANCA-associated glomerulonephritis, and IgA nephropathy.
  • Complement plays a role in transplant-related kidney complications like antibody-mediated rejection.

Conclusions:

  • The complement system is a key driver in the pathogenesis of numerous glomerular diseases.
  • Targeting complement with inhibitory therapies shows promise for treating these kidney conditions.