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  • Nephrology
  • Immunology
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Anti-glomerular basement membrane disease is a small-vessel vasculitis primarily affecting kidneys and lungs.
  • Pathogenesis involves antibodies against the glomerular basement membrane, with emerging evidence highlighting the role of T cells and novel autoantigens.
  • Atypical presentations and triggers like immune checkpoint inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs, and vaccines are increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a narrative review of recent updates in the pathogenesis and management of anti-glomerular basement membrane disease.
  • To discuss novel autoantigens and the role of T cells in disease development.
  • To highlight current treatment strategies and their impact on kidney outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of existing literature.
  • Analysis of recent research on pathogenesis, including T cell involvement and autoantigens.
  • Evaluation of current treatment modalities and their outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Kidney outcomes in anti-glomerular basement membrane disease remain poor despite improved patient survival.
  • Dialysis dependency at presentation is a significant predictor of poor kidney outcomes.
  • Histological features like low normal glomeruli (<10%) and 100% crescents correlate with adverse outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Despite advances, effective strategies to halt the inflammatory activity in anti-glomerular basement membrane disease are needed.
  • An individualized treatment approach is recommended for patients with poor prognostic indicators.
  • Further research into novel therapeutic targets is crucial for improving kidney outcomes.