Serum Levels of Joining Chain-Containing IgA1 Are Not Elevated in Patients with IgA Nephropathy

<div>Renal tissues from patients with IgAN were stained for the presence of J chain. (a) A patient with positive J chain staining; (b) a representative patient with negative J chain staining. Original magnification: ×200 in (a, b). IgAN: IgA nephropathy; J chain: joining chain.</div>

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Figure 5: Serum Levels of Joining Chain-Containing IgA1 Are Not Elevated in Patients with IgA Nephropathy 