Iptacopan, the first orally available small-molecule complement factor B inhibitor, was developed by Novartis AG of Switzerland. Iptacopan for the treatment of PNH was just approved by the FDA in December 2023. Other indications for treatment are sti...
C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is the predominant cause of complement-mediated membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis and is considered a rare disorder caused by genetic or acquired dysregulation of the alternative complement pathway. There are no establi...
Immunoglobulin A nephropathy represents the most prevalent cause of glomerulonephritis worldwide and may lead to renal failure in a relevant number of cases in both paediatric and adult subjects. Although their pathogenesis is still largely unclear,...
The complement system plays a crucial role in regulating the inflammatory responses in kidney transplantation, potentially contributing to early decline in kidney function. Ischemia–reperfusion injury (IRI) is among the factors affecting graft...
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare and potentially life-threatening hematologic disorder caused by a somatic mutation in a relevant portion of hematopoietic stem cells. Mutation of the phosphatidylinositol glycan biosynthesis class A...
Background/Objectives: The field of nephrology is increasingly embracing advanced treatments and clinical trials that focus on inhibiting specific components of the complement cascade, a key driver in complement-mediated kidney diseases. Materials an...
Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is a complication that may occur after autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and is conventionally called transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA). Despite the many e...