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ReviewPediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany)2026

New prognostic markers for IgA nephropathy in children.

Chiara Casuscelli, Elisa Longhitano, Giovanni Conti, Veronica Maressa, Silvia Di Carlo, Claudia Spinella, Luigi Peritore, Vincenzo Calabrese, Domenico Santoro

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9 authors.

Chiara CasuscelliUnit of Nephrology and Dialysis, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, A.O.U. "G.Martino, " University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy.
Elisa LonghitanoUnit of Nephrology and Dialysis, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, A.O.U. "G.Martino, " University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy.
Giovanni ContiUnit of Pediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Veronica MaressaUnit of Nephrology and Dialysis, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, A.O.U. "G.Martino, " University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy.
Silvia Di CarloUnit of Nephrology and Dialysis, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, A.O.U. "G.Martino, " University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy.
Claudia SpinellaUnit of Nephrology and Dialysis, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, A.O.U. "G.Martino, " University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy.
Luigi PeritoreUnit of Nephrology and Dialysis, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, A.O.U. "G.Martino, " University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy.
Vincenzo CalabreseDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna "Kore", Enna, Italy.
Domenico SantoroUnit of Nephrology and Dialysis, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, A.O.U. "G.Martino, " University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy. dsantoro@unime.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4279-6559

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common glomerulonephritis worldwide, with significant implications for adults and children. The disease progresses variably, from asymptomatic hematuria to severe glomerulonephritis, and around 10-20% of children diagnosed in childhood develop stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD 5) within 20 years. Identifying reliable prognostic markers is crucial for early intervention and long-term management. The International IgAN Prediction Tool combines clinical, laboratory, and histological data and has been adapted for pediatric use. It is highly accurate in predicting CKD 5. Markers such as the Oxford MEST-C score, proteinuria, eGFR, and blood pressure assist in risk stratification. Emerging biomarkers, including the IgA/C3 ratio, galactose-deficient IgA1, soluble CD89, and urinary cytokines like IL-6 and TGF-β1, show potential for predicting disease progression. Although promising, further research is needed to validate these biomarkers in pediatric populations and refine predictive tools for IgAN progression. These advances will guide targeted therapies and improve long-term renal outcomes in children.

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Glomerulonephritis, IGARenal Insufficiency, ChronicBiomarkersChildDisease ProgressionHumansImmunoglobulin APrognosisBiomarkersImmunoglobulin AGd-IgA1IgA/C3 ratioIgANInternational IgA Prediction ToolMEST-C

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