Frontiers in endocrinology

Monoclonal antibody treatments for diabetic kidney disease: from how they work to clinical results

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Abstract

Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies may offer a targeted strategy for managing diabetic kidney disease.

  • Diabetic kidney disease is a leading cause of end-stage kidney disease.
  • Current treatments involve renin-angiotensin system blockade and other medications, but challenges remain.
  • Monoclonal antibodies could target specific pathways related to inflammation, fibrosis, metabolism, and vascular issues in diabetic kidney disease.
  • The review discusses the mechanistic rationale and clinical evidence supporting antibody-based therapies.
  • Translational barriers and future prospects for these therapies are also examined.

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