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Ling Sun1, Lu-Xi Zou, Mao-Jie Chen
1Department of Nephrology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Medical College of Southeast University, Xuzhou City, China.
Summary
Precision medicine uses omics and clinical data for tailored chronic kidney disease (CKD) treatments. Transforming growth factor-β1 shows promise for targeted renal fibrosis intervention, improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Genomics
- Systems Biology
Background:
- Precision medicine aims to personalize healthcare using comprehensive patient data.
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) management requires accurate diagnosis and effective interventions.
- Integrating omics, clinical data, epidemiology, and environmental factors is key for precision medicine in CKD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advancements in omics technologies for CKD.
- To explore the application of systems biology in understanding CKD.
- To discuss the potential of transforming growth factor-β1 as a therapeutic target for renal fibrosis in CKD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of omics breakthroughs in CKD.
- Analysis of systems biology approaches for CKD research.
- Examination of studies on transforming growth factor-β1 and renal fibrosis.
Main Results:
- Omics data provide novel insights into CKD pathogenesis.
- Systems biology enables a holistic understanding of complex CKD pathways.
- Transforming growth factor-β1 emerges as a potential target for anti-fibrotic therapies in CKD.
Conclusions:
- Omics and systems biology are transforming CKD research and treatment strategies.
- Targeted interventions, exemplified by TGF-β1 for renal fibrosis, are crucial for effective precision medicine in CKD.
- Achieving precision medicine in CKD necessitates integrating diverse data sources for maximum efficacy and minimal adverse events.
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