Evolving Paradigms in IgA Nephropathy Management: from Traditional Risk Stratification to Biomarker-Driven Precision Medicine
- VernacularTitle:IgA肾病诊疗范式演变: 从传统风险分层到生物标志物驱动的精准医学
- Author:
Dingding WANG
1
;
Meng YAO
1
;
Xiao LIU
1
;
Qingxian ZHAI
1
;
Qiong WEN
1
;
Wei CHEN
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: IgA nephropathy; precision medicine; risk stratification; biomarkers; targeted therapy
- From: Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(2):317-323
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common primary glomerulonephritis worldwide and a major cause of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure. IgAN exhibits marked heterogeneity in clinical presentation, histopathology, and pathogenic mechanisms, contributing to variable treatment responses and prognosisamong patients. Precise risk assessment and individualized intervention are therefore of critical importance. This review systematically traces the evolution of IgAN management from traditional risk stratification toward biomarker-driven precision medicine. We first review the clinical utility and limitations of established risk stratification tools, including the KDIGO guidelines, the Oxford MEST-C classification, and the International IgAN Prediction Tool. We then discuss emerging biomarkers closely linked to disease pathogenesis, including galactose-deficient IgA1 (Gd-IgA1), anti-Gd-IgA1 autoantibodies, B cell activating factor (BAFF), a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL), and complement components, as well as the targeted therapies they have informed. In addition, urinary biomarkers and multi-omics approaches show promise for dynamic disease monitoring and individualized risk stratification.
