Edgar Lerma, MD, provides insights into the pathophysiology of IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and the therapeutic promise of targeting APRIL. Recent advancements in the understanding of IgA nephropathy (IgAN)—the most prevalent primary glomerulonephritis...
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