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Collapsing glomerulopathy (CG) involves glomerular collapse and cell hyperplasia. This review focuses on nonviral causes, highlighting the roles of interferon signaling and APOL1 in kidney injury and potential new treatments.

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  • Renal Pathology
  • Genetics

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  • Collapsing glomerulopathy (CG) is a severe kidney injury pattern.
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  • While often idiopathic, various etiologies exist.

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  • To review the etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, and clinical course of collapsing glomerulopathy.
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  • To explore current and potential future therapies.

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  • Literature review of scientific articles and clinical studies.
  • Analysis of recent advances in understanding CG pathogenesis.
  • Synthesis of information on genetic factors and therapeutic targets.

Main Results:

  • CG has diverse nonviral etiologies.
  • Inflammatory and interferon signaling pathways are implicated.
  • Upregulation of apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) in podocytes is crucial in high-risk genotypes.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the interplay of interferon and APOL1 pathways is key for CG treatment.
  • Targeting these pathways offers potential therapeutic strategies.
  • Further research into nonviral CG etiologies is warranted.