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ArticleTranslational andrology and urology2023

Single-nucleotide polymorphisms of matrix metalloproteinase genes are associated with graft fibrosis after kidney transplantation.

Hengcheng Zhang, Xiang Gao, Zeping Gui, Chuanjian Suo, Jun Tao, Zhijian Han, Xiaobin Ju, Ruoyun Tan, Min Gu, Zijie Wang

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Article in Translational andrology and urology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Genome-wide donor-recipient non-HLA mismatch and graft loss.Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association · 2025
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  2. The critical role of LRG1 in pathological fibrosis.Journal of molecular medicine (Berlin, Germany) · 2025
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  3. Matrix metalloproteinases in kidney homeostasis and diseases: an update.American journal of physiology. Renal physiology · 2024
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Hengcheng Zhang *Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Xiang Gao *Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Zeping Gui *Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Chuanjian SuoDepartment of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Jun TaoDepartment of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Zhijian HanDepartment of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Xiaobin JuDepartment of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Ruoyun TanDepartment of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Min GuDepartment of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Zijie WangDepartment of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Jiangsu Province Hospital · CNNanjing Medical University · CNSecond Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Further research needs to be conducted on the role of genetic variables in kidney transplantation fibrosis. In this study, we used next-generation sequencing (NGS) to examine the relationship between matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) genes and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in renal allograft fibrosis. Methods: This study comprised 200 patients, whose complete DNA samples were taken. The SNPs in MMP genes were identified using targeted NGS. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) and minor allele frequency (MAF) tests were conducted, followed by a linkage disequilibrium (LD) analysis. Finally, the SNPs and severity of kidney allograft fibrosis were evaluated using different inheritance models. Results: In total, 41 MMP gene-related SNPs were identified using targeted sequencing, and 20 tagger SNPs were retained for further study. The general linear models (GLMs) revealed that sirolimus treatment had a substantial effect on kidney graft fibrosis. The multiple inheritance model analyses revealed that SNP rs9059 of the MMP9 gene was strongly associated with kidney graft fibrosis. The Conclusions: The SNP rs9059 is associated with significant kidney allograft pathological changes by promoting EMT progression. Our findings provide insights into the etiology of renal allograft interstitial fibrosis and the MMP9 could be used as a potential treatment target in the future.

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kidney transplantationMatrix metalloproteinasenext-generation sequencingrenal fibrosissingle-nucleotide polymorphisms

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PMID37032759
PMCPMC10080354
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