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Proteomics in paediatric cardiac surgery: is a personalised approach feasible?
Michele Hepponstall1, Igor E Konstantinov
1Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Cardiac Surgery Unit and Cardiology, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
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This review explores proteomics for understanding protein changes in pediatric cardiac surgery patients. It highlights the potential of proteomic techniques to improve diagnosis and treatment for these vulnerable children.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Cardiology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Congenital cardiac abnormalities are common in children, necessitating complex surgeries.
- Pediatric cardiac surgery patients are at high risk due to prolonged procedures and cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Current diagnostic methods lack the ability to track disease progression or treatment response effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the application of proteomic techniques in pediatric cardiac surgery.
- To emphasize the importance of understanding protein alterations in pediatric cardiac conditions.
- To discuss the potential of proteomics in advancing clinical care for these patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of proteomic techniques and their application in pediatric cardiac surgery.
- Assessment of current proteomic technologies, including successes and challenges.
- Analysis of the future potential of proteomics in pediatric cardiac surgery.
Main Results:
- Proteomics offers a promising avenue for understanding complex protein changes in pediatric cardiac surgery.
- Existing proteomic technologies present both opportunities and limitations in clinical application.
- Further research is needed to fully integrate proteomic insights into patient care.
Conclusions:
- Proteomics holds significant potential to advance the understanding and management of pediatric cardiac conditions.
- A clear understanding of protein roles is crucial for improving outcomes in children undergoing cardiac surgery.
- The integration of proteomic methods could revolutionize diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in pediatric cardiac surgery.
Abstract:
The incidence of congenital cardiac abnormalities remains high. Paediatric patients with congenital cardiac defects often require surgery at a young age. The surgeries are often long and complex, rendering this population particularly vulnerable to the deleterious effects of cardiopulmonary bypass and cardiac surgery. The search for cardioprotective strategies is ongoing in an attempt to reduce the morbidity in this population. In the post-genomic era, it is apparent that simply determining the genomic sequences holds little diagnostic potential and means to determine progression of disease and response to treatment. The field of proteomics is expanding and application of proteomic techniques in the clinical setting holds great potential to advance our understanding of the proteomic changes involved in specific disease stages. This review will assess the application of proteomic techniques in the setting of paediatric cardiac surgery and highlight the need to obtain a clear understanding of the role of various proteins in children with cardiac conditions. The success and challenges of the available proteomic technology will be discussed as well as the future potential of proteomic methods for advancing our understanding of protein changes in children requiring cardiac surgery.
