Clinical Applications of Genetic Discoveries in Kidney Transplantation: a Review

Kidney360. 2020 Mar 11;1(4):300-305. doi: 10.34067/KID.0000312019. eCollection 2020 Apr 30.

Abstract

Growth in knowledge of the genetics of kidney disease has revealed that significant percentages of patients with diverse types of nephropathy have causative mutations. Genetic testing is poised to play an increasing role in the care of patients with kidney disease. The role of genetic testing in kidney transplantation is not well established. This review will explore the ways in which genetic testing may be applied to improve the care of kidney transplant recipients and donors.

Keywords: Blood Pressure; Hypertension; Resistant Hypertension; renal denervation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Genetic Testing
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Tissue Donors
  • Transplant Recipients