Table 4 Expression of PLA2R and IgG4 in different stages of MN according to pathologic stage
From: A cohort study of membranous nephropathy, primary or secondary
Mild (n = 19) (stage I) | Moderate (n = 80) (stage II) | Severe (n = 9) (stage III-IV) | p value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLA2R | Positive | 14 (73.7%) | 60 (75%) | 3 (33.3%) | 0.03 |
Negative | 5 (26.3%) | 20 (20%) | 6 (67.7%) | ||
Staining intensity | Moderate | 6 (42.9%) | 23 (38.3%) | - | 0.37 |
severe | 8 (57.1%) | 37 (61.7%) | 3 (100%) | ||
IgG4 | Positive | 12 (63.2%) | 56 (70%) | 3 (33.3%) | 0.08 |
Negative | 7 (36.8%) | 24 (24%) | 6 (67.7%) |