Developing diagnostic and
The GalD Assay
Standardized Lectin-Based ELISA
Measurement of Serum Galactose-Deficient IgA1
Research Use Only
IgA Nephropathy
IgA nephropathy (IgAN, also called Berger’s disease) is a glomerular kidney disease in which an antibody, IgA, accumulates in the microscopic filters of the kidneys. This buildup causes irritation and damage over
time, reducing the capacity of, the kidneys to clean the blood.
Signs & Symptoms
Some people may not notice symptoms at first, but the most common signs are:
- Blood in the urine (sometimes visible, sometimes only found in a urinalysis)
- Protein in the urine
- High blood pressure
- Loss of kidney function
Prognosis & Treatment
IgAN leads to serious kidney problems in most patients. Doctors diagnose IgAN with a kidney biopsy. While there isn’t a cure yet, doctors can use medicines and healthy-lifestyle changes to slow the decline in kidney function.
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