Zuzanna Zofia Paryzek

Ms. Zuzanna Zofia Paryzek


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 October 2025 in Pharmaceutics
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DLDominik Lewandowski
Dominik Lewandowski
MKMateusz Konieczny
Mateusz Konieczny
KCKrzysztof Chrzanowski
Krzysztof Chrzanowski
MJMarta Jakubowska
Marta Jakubowska
ZPZuzanna Zofia Paryzek
Zuzanna Zofia Paryzek
IIIlona Idasiak-Piechocka
Ilona Idasiak-Piechocka
Background: C3 glomerulopathies (C3G), including dense deposit disease (DDD) and C3 glomerulonephritis (C3GN), are rare kidney disorders driven by dysregulation of the alternative complement pathway. Eculizumab, a terminal complement inhibitor targeting C5, has emerged as a potential therapeutic option in these conditions. This systematic review evaluated the efficacy and safety of eculizumab in patients with C3G or DDD. Methods: Literature searches in PubMed and Cochrane databases identified case reports and case series reporting eculizumab use. Results: Only eight studies involving ten patients met the inclusion criteria. Eculizumab stabilized renal function and reduced proteinuria in most cases, especially when C5b-9 deposition was present. Histopathological improvements were variable, and recurrence after discontinuation occurred in some patients. Responses were limited in cases with alternative mechanisms of C5 activation. Conclusions: Eculizumab offers clinical benefit in select C3G and DDD patients but does not address the underlying cause of complement dysregulation. The need for long-term therapy, incomplete histologic resolution, and risk of relapse underscore the necessity of larger trials and the development of personalized treatment strategies.