The pathogenesis of renal injury and treatment in light chain deposition disease

J Transl Med. 2019 Nov 25;17(1):387. doi: 10.1186/s12967-019-02147-4.

Abstract

Light chain deposition disease (LCDD) is a rare clinical disorder. The deposition of light chain immunoglobulins mainly affects the kidneys, which have different characteristics than other tissues. To date, the therapeutic approach for the treatment of LCDD has no evidence-based consensus, and clinical experience of reported cases guides current disease management strategies. The present systematic review investigates and summarizes the pathological mechanisms of renal injury and the subsequent treatments for LCDD.

Keywords: Biopsy; Chemotherapy; Light chain deposition disease; Renal injury; Treatment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains / metabolism*
  • Kidney / injuries*
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Kidney / ultrastructure
  • Models, Biological

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains