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Genetics and Epigenetics of Chronic Allograft Dysfunction in Kidney Transplants

Sepideh Zununi Vahed, Nasser Samadi, Elmira Mostafidi

  • 1Kidney Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. ardalan34@yahoo.com.

Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases
|February 4, 2016
PubMed

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Chronic allograft dysfunction, a major cause of organ transplant loss, involves complex molecular and cellular interactions. Epigenetic modifications offer a potential therapeutic target to halt the fibrotic process.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Immunology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Chronic allograft dysfunction (CAD) is the primary cause of long-term organ transplant failure.
  • CAD arises from intricate molecular and cellular interactions.
  • Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to CAD progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of epigenetic modifications in CAD.
  • To explore novel therapeutic strategies targeting fibrosis in CAD.
  • To identify potential modifiable elements for halting fibrotic processes.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted on the PubMed database.
  • English-language articles focusing on novel strategies for CAD and epigenetics were included.
  • The review synthesized current knowledge on molecular and cellular mechanisms of CAD.

Main Results:

  • Epigenetic modifications are implicated in the development and progression of CAD.
  • These modifications represent a therapeutically targetable mechanism.
  • Targeting epigenetic pathways may offer a strategy to mitigate fibrosis in allografts.

Conclusions:

  • Epigenetic modifications are crucial in the pathogenesis of chronic allograft dysfunction.
  • Modulating epigenetic mechanisms presents a promising therapeutic avenue to prevent or slow allograft fibrosis.
  • Further research into novel epigenetic strategies is warranted for improving transplant outcomes.

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