Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with elevated galactose-deficient IgA1 in IgA nephropathy
Background Mucosal immunity plays an important role in the pathogenesis of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). This study aimed to investigate if infection of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a common bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, associated with IgAN. Methods This study included 261 patients with IgA...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Renal Failure |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2020.1772295 |