FCGR2B and FCRLB gene polymorphisms associated with IgA nephropathy.

BACKGROUND: IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a complex syndrome characterized by deposition of IgA and IgA containing immune complexes (ICs) composed of IgG and complement C3 proteins in the mesangial area of glomeruli. The low-affinity receptors for the Fc region of IgG (FcγRs) are involved in autoantibod...

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Main Authors: Xu-jie Zhou, Fa-juan Cheng, Yuan-yuan Qi, Yan-feng Zhao, Ping Hou, Li Zhu, Ji-cheng Lv, Hong Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3625155?pdf=render