Hua-Bin Ma

Histological grading of tertiary lymphoid structures correlates with renal impairment and adverse outcomes in ANCA-associated glomerulonephritis

Background Tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) are organized immune aggregates that develop in non-lymphoid tissues during chronic inflammation and are associated with adverse outcomes in various kidney diseases. Their role in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated glomerulonephritis remains poorly charac...