IgG4: a tantalizing link between causes of membranous glomerulonephritis and systemic disease

Kidney Int. 2013 Mar;83(3):348-50. doi: 10.1038/ki.2012.454.

Abstract

Alexander et al. give a detailed description of IgG4-related membranous glomerulonephritis (MGN). Their data delineate for the first time in IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) a second pattern of tissue injury occurring within the same organ. The paper highlights that MGN can occur alone or simultaneously with IgG4-related tubulointerstitial nephritis. Thus, it extends our understanding of IgG4-RD and illuminates potential pathways for new investigations into its pathophysiology.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Glomerulonephritis, Membranous / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / immunology*
  • Male
  • Nephritis, Interstitial / complications*

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G