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Proteinuria in complement 3 glomerulopathy: Why it matters and what to do

Proteinuria affects most people with complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G). Protein in urine is one of the strongest indicators of disease progression. Reducing proteinuria can slow the progression of C3G ...
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What Is C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) and Immune Complex Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN)?

C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) and immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) are rare kidney conditions caused by an overactive complement system, part of the immune system. C3G ...
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Expert Insight on a New Treatment for C3G and IC-MPGN

C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) and primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) are two rare kidney diseases. They’re both driven by activity of the complement system, which is a ...
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An Overview of Complement 3 Glomerulopathy (C3G)

Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a rare kidney disease that affects your body’s innate immune system (complement system). Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a kidney disease that’s caused by ...
Lupus Science & Medicine

Lectin pathway of complement in SLE: MAP-1 as a marker of haematological manifestations and elevated type I interferon activity

Objective SLE is a systemic autoimmune disease in which the complement system plays a key pathogenic role, yet the ...