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PubMed ID
Public Release Type
Journal
Publication Year
2021
Authors
Beck Laurence H., Berasi Stephen P., Copley J. Brian, Gorman Donal, Levy Daniel I., Lim Chay Ngee, Henderson Joel M., Salant David J., Lu Weining
Studies

Abstract

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is characterized by proteinuria and a histologic pattern of glomerular lesions of diverse etiology that share features including glomerular scarring and podocyte foot process effacement. Roundabout guidance receptor 2 (ROBO2)/slit guidance ligand 2 (SLIT2) signaling destabilizes the slit diaphragm and reduces podocyte adhesion to the glomerular basement membrane (GBM). Preclinical studies suggest that inhibition of glomerular ROBO2/SLIT2 signaling can stabilize podocyte adhesion and reduce proteinuria. This clinical trial evaluates the preliminary efficacy and safety of ROBO2/SLIT2 inhibition with the ROBO2 fusion protein PF-06730512 in patients with FSGS.