Response to anti-TNF-α treatment for secondary renal amyloidosis in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis

• Główni autorzy: A. Gallo (Autor), M.G. Ferrucci (Autor), S. Bellissimo (Autor), S. Stisi (Autor)
• Format: Książka
• Wydane: PAGEPress Publications, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Renal amyloidosis is a complication of ankylosing spondylitis. A possible pathogenetic role is due to TNF-α, with a direct action on glomerular receptors TNFR2 and renal injury, secondary to deposition of amyloid fibrils. The most frequent clinical manifestation is proteinuria or nephrotic syndrome....