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Observational studyNephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association2025

Genotype-phenotype correlations and clinical outcomes of genetic TRPC6 podocytopathies.

Susan M McAnallen, Elhussein A E Elhassan, Sinead Stoneman, Filippo Pinto E Vairo, Marie C Hogan, Julia Hoefele, Michelle Clince, Poemlarp Mekraksakit, Silvia M Titan, Sofia Jorge and 39 more

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Susan M McAnallenDepartment of Nephrology and Transplantation, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Elhussein A E ElhassanDepartment of Nephrology and Transplantation, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Sinead StonemanDepartment of Nephrology and Transplantation, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Filippo Pinto E VairoCenter for Individualized Medicine, Department of Clinical Genomics, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6030-1903
Marie C HoganDivision of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3031-8522
Julia HoefeleInstitute of Human Genetics, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-7917-7129
Michelle ClinceDepartment of Nephrology and Transplantation, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Poemlarp MekraksakitDivision of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Silvia M TitanDivision of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-6206-1111
Sofia JorgeDepartment of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation of Hospital de Santa Maria, ULSSM, Lisbon, Portugal.
Joaquim CaladoNOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Edifício CEDOC II, Rua Câmara Pestana, Lisbon, Portugal.
Stéphane DecramerPediatric Nephrology and Internal Medecine. Pediatric Apheresis and Transplantation Children Hospital, Toulouse, France.
Eloïse ColliouDépartement de Néphrologie et Transplantation d'Organes, Centre de Référence des Maladies Rénales Rares, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, Toulouse, France.
Stéphanie TellierPediatric Nephrology and Internal Medecine. Pediatric Apheresis and Transplantation Children Hospital, Toulouse, France.
Telma FranciscoUnidade de Nefrologia Pediátrica, Hospital de Dona Estefânia, Unidade local de Saúde de São José, Centro Clínico Académico de Lisboa, Rua Jacinta Marto, Lisbon, Portugal.
Aude ServaisNéphrologie et Transplantation rénale adulte, Hôpital Universitaire Necker Enfants Malades, APHP, Paris, France.
Joséphine CornetNéphrologie et Transplantation rénale adulte, Hôpital Universitaire Necker Enfants Malades, APHP, Paris, France.
Jonathan de FalloisDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Leipzig Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany.
Claire DossierDepartment of Pediatric Nephrology, Robert-Debré Hospital, APHP, Paris, France.
Roberta FenoglioUniversity Center of Excellence on Nephrological, Rheumatological and Rare Diseases Including Nephrology and Dialysis Unit and Center of Immuno-Rheumatology and Rare Diseases (CMID), San Giovanni Bosco Hub Hospital, ASL Città di Torino and Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences of the University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Alessandra RenieriMedical Genetics, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0846-9220
Anna Maria PintoGenetica Medica, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6259-6901
Sergio DagaMedical Genetics, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Lorenzo LobertiMedical Genetics, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Marc FilaPediatric Nephrology Department, CHU Arnaud de Villeneuve - Montpellier University, Montpellier, France.
Luis F QuintanaComplex Glomerular Disease Unit (CSUR). Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-7582-8476
Francesca BecherucciNephrology and Dialysis, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1011-7291
Nathalie GodefroidDepartment of Pediatric Nephrology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, Brussels, Belgium.
Astrid DubrasquetCentre de Référence des Maladies Rénales Rares du Sud Ouest (SORARE) Membre du Réseau Européen ERKNet, Limoges University Hospital, Limoges, France.
Tory KálmánPediatric Center, Semmelweis University, MTA Center of Excellence, Budapest, Hungary.
Niamh DolanDepartment of Paediatric Nephrology & Transplantation, Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Bushra Al AlawiDepartment of Paediatric Nephrology & Transplantation, Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Clodagh SweeneyDepartment of Paediatric Nephrology & Transplantation, Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Michael RiordanDepartment of Paediatric Nephrology & Transplantation, Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Maria StackDepartment of Paediatric Nephrology & Transplantation, Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Atif AwanDepartment of Paediatric Nephrology & Transplantation, Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Ng Kar HuiPaediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Hugh J McCarthyDepartment of Nephrology, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.
Erik BirosCollege of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Queensland, Townsville, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-1154-5367
Trudie HarrisDepartment of Renal Medicine, Townsville University Hospital, Queensland, Townsville, Australia.
Kendrah KiddSection on Nephrology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3771-0949
Stefanie HaeberleThe European Rare Kidney Disease Reference Network (ERKNet), Heidelberg, Germany.
Anthony J BleyerSection on Nephrology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Andrew J MallettCollege of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Queensland, Townsville, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8752-2551
John A SayerRenal Services, The Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK.
Franz SchaferThe European Rare Kidney Disease Reference Network (ERKNet), Heidelberg, Germany.
Katherine A BensonSchool of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland.
Emma McCannThe Department of Clinical Genetics, Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.
Peter J ConlonDepartment of Nephrology and Transplantation, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

Funding

Children's Foundation Ireland RPAC 1705Children's Foundation Ireland RPAC 19.05Children's Foundation Ireland RPAC 20-03MRC MR/Y007808/1Northern Counties Kidney Research Fund 20/01Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

background and hypothesisPodocytopathy associated with likely pathogenic/pathogenic variants of Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily C member 6 (TRPC6) (TRPC6-AP) has been recognized for about 20 years. As a result of its rarity however, the spectrum of clinical phenotypes and genotype-phenotype correlation of TRPC6-AP remains poorly understood. Here, we characterized clinical, histological and genetic correlates of familial and sporadic patients with TRPC6-AP.

methodsIn this multicentre observational study, an online questionnaire followed by a systematic literature review was performed to create a cohort with comprehensive data on genetic and clinical outcomes [age of onset, clinical presentation, treatment response, kidney biopsy findings and progression to kidney failure (KF)]. Logistic regression, Cox proportional hazards model and Kaplan-Meier analyses investigated the associations between genetic variants and disease progression.

resultsAmong 87 families (96 familial and 45 sporadic cases), 31 distinct missense TRPC6 variants (including 2 novel) were identified, with c.2683C>T p.(Arg895Cys) and c.523C>T p.(Arg175Trp) the commonest variants. Proteinuric kidney disease/nephrotic syndrome was the most common clinical presentation (83.7%), while focal segmental glomerulosclerosis was the most common histological finding (89.4%). By 33 (interquartile range 17-40) years, 48.9% (69/141) of patients had progressed to KF. Sporadic TRPC6-AP demonstrated an earlier progression to KF than familial cases (P = .001) and were more likely to present with nephrotic syndrome [odds ratio 4.34 (1.85-10.15); P = .001]. Gain-of-function TRPC6 variants were more frequent in familial than sporadic TRPC6-AP (70.8% vs 44.4%; P = .004). Compared with patients with other TRPC6 variants, patients with TRPC6 p.R175W and p.R895C variants progressed to KF earlier [median kidney survival of 21 years, hazard ratio 2.985 (95% confidence interval 1.40-5.79); and 38 years, hazard ratio 1.65 (95% confidence interval 1.01-2.81), respectively, log-rank P = .005].

conclusionOur study shows unique clinical and genetic correlations of TRPC6-AP, which may enable personalized care and promising novel therapies.

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Genetic Association StudiesKidney DiseasesPodocytesTRPC6 Cation ChannelAdolescentAdultDisease ProgressionFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGenotypeGlomerular Filtration RateHumansMaleMiddle AgedMutationPhenotypeTRPC6 Cation ChannelTRPC6 protein, humanCKDFSGSpodocytopathysteroid-resistant nephrotic syndromeTRPC6

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PMCPMC12836101

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