Membranous Nephropathy

Disease

Disease Profile

Membranous nephropathy is a glomerular kidney disease characterized by immune-mediated thickening of the glomerular basement membrane and nephrotic-range proteinuria. It may be primary autoimmune disease or secondary to infections, autoimmune conditions, medications, or malignancy.

Category
glomerular kidney disease
Prevalence
Worldwide incidence is about 8 to 10 cases per million population (about 12 per million per year in the U.S. in StatPearls).

Related News

Roche's Gazyva Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase III Kidney Disease Trial

Roche announced that Gazyva/Gazyvaro met its primary endpoint in the Phase III MAJESTY study for primary membranous nephropathy, showing statistically significant complete remission rates versus tacrolimus. The drug could become the first approved therapy for this rare autoimmune kidney disease.

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