IgA Nephropathy – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most prevalent form of primary glomerulonephritis worldwide. The fundamental issue of this condition lies in the abnormal glycosylation of O-linked glycans (glycoproteins) within the hinge region of IgA1 throughout the body. Consequently, there are increased galactose-deficient IgA1 (GdIgA1) levels in the bloodstream, targeted by glycan-specific IgA and IgG autoantibodies. IgA, an antibody integral to mucosal immunity, occurs in two isotypes, namely IgA1 and IgA2. It can also exist as a dimeric structure known as secretory IgA. Plasma cells mainly produce secretory IgA in a polymeric form, consisting of multiple monomers linked by the J-chain, a 17-kDa polypeptide. In IgAN, the kidneys sustain the primary damage. The disease follows a gradual yet relentless clinical course, leading to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in approximately 30-40% of patients within 20-30 years. IgAN can manifest in sporadic cases (90-95%) or familial cases (5-10%). Individual...