New insights into the pathogenesis of cellular crescents
SKS Singh, M Jeansson… - Current opinion in …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
SKS Singh, M Jeansson, SE Quaggin
Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension, 2011•journals.lww.comCrescentic glomerulonephritis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Current
therapies target the immune system. The recent finding that nonimmune cells also play a
role in crescent formation highlights the need to identify alternate and complimentary
therapeutic strategies.
therapies target the immune system. The recent finding that nonimmune cells also play a
role in crescent formation highlights the need to identify alternate and complimentary
therapeutic strategies.
Summary
Crescentic glomerulonephritis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Current therapies target the immune system. The recent finding that nonimmune cells also play a role in crescent formation highlights the need to identify alternate and complimentary therapeutic strategies.
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