Dense deposit disease
MONDO:0019736A histological subtype of C3 glomerulopathy characterized by C3 deposition in renal tissue in the absence or near-absence of immunoglobulin deposits, in a patient with the classic clinical features of glomerulonephritis and electron microscopic findings of highly electron-dense intra-membranous, osmiophilic deposits.
Also known as: Mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis type 2, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type 2, MPGN 2, glomerulonephritis membranoproliferative type 2, membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type II
7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug shows promise for controlling rare kidney disorders
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of pegcetacoplan in 100 people with two rare kidney diseases, C3 glomerulopathy and IC-MPGN. Participants previously completed a one-year trial and saw benefit from the drug. The goal is to see if pegcetacoplan can keep redu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New hope for rare kidney disease patients: early access to pegcetacoplan
Disease control APPROVED_FOR_MARKETINGThis program provides early access to pegcetacoplan for people aged 12 and older with C3 glomerulopathy or primary IC-MPGN, rare kidney diseases that can lead to kidney failure. Participants must have active disease with significant protein in their urine. The goal is to offer a …
Sponsor: Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC