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IgA Nephropathy, the most common kidney disease affecting the glomeruli, is responsible for approximately 3000 deaths per year in the United States, and the suffering of thousands more.

The IgANRI was founded in 2006 Andrew Papp, Ph.D.  It's mission is to use the latest approaches in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Genetics to understand, treat, and cure IgA Nephropathy.

IgA Nephropathy is characterized by the accumulation of aberrantly sialated immunoglobulin A complexes in the glomeruli, thus reducing kidney function.  Our research programs focus on identifying the molecular causes of the IgA defects and development of novel approaches to reverse the defects and to protect kidney function.
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a) Cortical substance (with convoluted tubules and glomeruli (s. Malpighian corpuscles).
b) Tubular substance (s. Malpighian pyramides or coni tubulosi).
c) Renal papillae.
d) Renal calyx.
e) Renal pelvis.
f) Ureter.
g) Renal artery.
h) Renal vein.



The IgA Nephropathy Research Institute is located in the metropolitan Los Angeles area. 
Contributions of both funding and scientific expertise are most welcome.

Please contact us at info@iganri.com