Anti-GBM disease is the most severe form of glomerulonephritis. Despite of the standard treatment including plasmapheresis and immunosuppressant, 70% of the patients still go into end-stage kidney disease. Complement has been shown to participate in the pathogenesis of anti-GBM disease. This study aims to the investigate the therapeutic effects and safety of C5 monoclonal antibody in the treatment of anti-GBM disease.
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kidney prognosis
Timeframe: 6 months after the first infusion of eculizumab