['The number of elderly patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is increasing in parallel with the increased longevity in the general population. However, information is limited regarding the characteristics of such patients.', 'IgAN patients who were ≥60\xa0years of age at diagnosis were retrospectively analyzed. The clinicopathological features at biopsy, therapies during the follow-up period, renal outcomes and extrarenal complications were evaluated.', 'The characteristics of a total of 87 patients were as follows (mean values): 65\xa0years of age, an eGFR of 47\xa0mL/min/1.73\xa0m'] Does reduction of proteinuria by therapeutic intervention improve the renal outcome of elderly patients with IgA nephropathy?