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APOL1 high-risk focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is associated with mesangial IgG deposition and increased urinary membrane attack complex levels, indicating immune-mediated mechanisms in FSGS pathogenesis. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study aims to explore the associations between APOL1 risk variants, immune deposits, and complement activation in FSGS patients.

February 21, 2026American Journal of Nephrology

Immune Deposits, Complement Activation and APOL1 Risk variants in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

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YCYasar Caliskan PRPierre RoncoInserm SBShubha S. BellurQueen's University

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Analysis reveals links between immune deposits and APOL1 risk in patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, suggesting immune mechanisms in disease development.

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The study aims to explore the associations between APOL1 risk variants, immune deposits, and complement activation in FSGS patients.
Analyzed glomerular IgG, IgM, and C3 deposition in FSGS patients
Categorized participants based on APOL1 renal risk variants
Examined urinary levels of membrane attack complex (sC5b9)
Correlated IgG staining with urinary sC5b9 levels
84% of participants underwent genetic testing; 31 were high-risk and 117 were low-risk
High-risk participants had a significantly higher prevalence of collapsing FSGS (45% vs 11%)
Mesangial IgG deposition was higher in high-risk participants (32% vs 3%)
A trend towards higher urinary sC5b9 to protein ratio was observed in high-risk participants

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Caliskan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69994cc2873532290d021820 https://doi.org/10.1159/000551083

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Analysis reveals links between immune deposits and APOL1 risk in patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, suggesting immune mechanisms in disease development.

Immune Deposits, Complement Activation and APOL1 Risk variants in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

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Immune Deposits, Complement Activation and APOL1 Risk variants in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

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