Unraveling BCR Repertoire Diversity and its Impact on Glucocorticoid Therapy in Pediatric Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
B-cell-mediated humoral immunity plays a pivotal role in INS pathogenesis, with distinct immune profiles associated with clinical outcomes. Non- refractory nephrotic syndrome (NRNS) patients exhibit clonal expansion with antigen-driven immune responses, whereas SRNS and RNS patients demonstrate persistent IgE-mediated responses that are resistant to GC but sensitive to second-line immunosuppressants. These findings offer new insights into the mechanisms of steroid resistance and provide a basis for early diagnosis and personalized treatment strategies in INS.
Authors
- Cuirong Duan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2694-3408)
- Jie Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3275-4574)
- Mai Xun
- Chan Zou
- Guoping Yang
- Chengxian Guo
- Zhihui Li
- Hongmei Dai
- Yeping Luo
- Xinjie Yu
- Song Li
Institutions
- Central South University (CN)
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Changsha University (CN)
- The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Hunan Children's Hospital (CN)
- Third Xiangya Hospital (CN)
- University of South China (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Immunology
- Published
- 2026-03-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10875-026-01994-3
- Primary Topic
- Renal Diseases and Glomerulopathies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00