The Evolving Role of Novel Biomarkers in Glomerular Disease: A Review
Recent advances in glomerular biology have expanded our understanding of glomerular diseases, leading to more precise therapeutic options. Since the discovery of the autoantigen phospholipase A2 receptor in primary membranous nephropathy 10 years ago, the serologic evaluation of glomerular diseases has become more detailed and nuanced for nephrologists. In addition to phospholipase A2 receptor antibodies, circulating autoantibodies now include thrombospondin type 1 domain–containing 7A and most recently, neural epidermal growth factor–like 1 protein for membranous nephropathy.