First described in 1968, IgA nephropathy is now recognized as the commonest form of glomerulonephritis worldwide. This volume reports on the 5th meeting of "The IgA Club", a group of eminent nephrologists, immunologists, pathologists and other scientists with a special interest in IgA nephropathy. The contributions presented provide a comprehensive review of all major aspects of the disorder, including the latest research results and therapeutic developments. For the first time, a session of the meeting was devoted to the ...
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First described in 1968, IgA nephropathy is now recognized as the commonest form of glomerulonephritis worldwide. This volume reports on the 5th meeting of "The IgA Club", a group of eminent nephrologists, immunologists, pathologists and other scientists with a special interest in IgA nephropathy. The contributions presented provide a comprehensive review of all major aspects of the disorder, including the latest research results and therapeutic developments. For the first time, a session of the meeting was devoted to the mesangium, and the involvement of mucosal immunity in IgA nephropathy was thoroughly discussed.
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