Autoimmun Rev. 2014 Nov 15. pii: S1568-9972(14)00278-X. doi: 10.1016/j.autrev.2014.11.006. [Epub ahead of print] Goodpastures syndrome: A clinical update. Greco A1, Rizzo MI2, De Virgilio A3, Gallo A4, Fusconi M1, Pagliuca G4, Martellucci S4, Turchetta R5, Longo L1, De Vincentiis M1. Abstract Goodpastures syndrome (GS) is a rare and organ-specific autoimmune disease that is mediated by anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) antibodies and has pathology characterized by crescentic glomerulonephritis with linear immunofluorescent staining for IgG on the GBM. It typically presents as acute renal failure caused by a rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, accompanied by pulmonary hemorrhage that may be life-threatening. It was first described as a distinctive syndrome by Pasture in 1919. Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED) may be associated. The etiology of GS is unknown. Researchers hypothesized a genetic predisposition HLA-associated. Complex immunological mechanisms are in the pathogenesis. The disease is caused by autoantibodies against the NC1 domain of the alpha 3 chain of type IV collagen. The limited presence of this molecule in the body explains the interest confined to specific target organs, such as the lung and kidney. It occurs when the immune system attacks the walls of the lungs and the tiny filtering units in the kidneys. Without prompt diagnosis and treatment, the disease can lead to bleeding in the lungs, kidney failure, and even death
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