Anti-Phospholipase A2 Receptor Antibody as Prognostic Indicator in Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy.

CONCLUSION: The presence, as well as a high titer, of PLA2R-Ab on ELISA was associated with poor prognosis of IMN. Assessment of PLA2R-Ab with ELISA is an easy and reliable tool for the diagnosis and guidance of therapeutic plans.
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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - October 21, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kim YG, Choi YW, Kim SY, Moon JY, Ihm CG, Lee TW, Jeong KH, Yang SH, Kim YS, Oh YJ, Lee SH Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research