Elevated serum immunoglobulin E level as a marker for progression of immunoglobulin A nephropathy

• Main Authors: Ji-Hoon Lee (Author), Shin Yeong Lee (Author), Jin Sug Kim (Author), Da Rae Kim (Author), Su Woong Jung (Author), Kyung Hwan Jeong (Author), Tae Won Lee (Author), Yoo Ho Lee (Author), Yang Gyun Kim (Author), Ju Young Moon (Author), Sang Ho Lee (Author), Chun Gyoo Ihm (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2016-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Immunoglobulin E (IgE) has traditionally been associated with anaphylaxis and atopic disease. Previous studies reported that serum IgE levels are elevated in nephrotic syndrome and suggested IgE levels as a prognostic indicator in glomerular diseases. The aim of this study was to explore...