Additional development of an enzyme called IgA protease as a means to remove IgA (a protein) from the kidney.
Patient participation to donate blood for laboratory analysis
IgA Protease Treatment for IgA Nephropathy
Nephropathy
All genders
18-75
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Overview
Principal Investigator: Ronald Perrone, MD
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Carlos Mendoza
Study details
Inclusion Criteria
- Having the illness IgA nephropathy
- Agreement to donate approximately 20 ml. blood serum or plasma
Exclusion Criteria
- Kidney failure due to IgA nephropathy
Study Requirements
Withdrawal of 20 ml of blood in a single visit to Tufts Medical Center