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Exosomal Protein Profiles as Novel Biomarkers in Weight Gain After Kidney Transplantation: A Pilot Study

Authors
 Cho, Young-Eun  ;  Lee, Hyangkyu  ;  Kim, Hyungsuk  ;  Yun, Sijung  ;  Cashion, Ann 
Citation
 Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science, Vol.22(2) : 119-126, 2020-05 
Journal Title
Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
ISSN
 2383-6415 
Issue Date
2020-05
Keywords
Exosomes ; Weight gain ; Kidney transplantation ; Biomarkers
Abstract
Purpose: Weight gain after kidney transplantation is a critical factor that can lead to poor outcomes with cardiovascular complications.
Many studies have been conducted to identify predictive markers of future weight changes at the time of transplant. Recently, circulating
exosomes and its contents including miRNAs and proteins have attracted attention as potential biomarkers. In this pilot study, we
investigated exosomal proteins and weight change after kidney transplant. Methods: Recipients (n=10) were classified into two
groups; weight gainers (n=5, 9.7±4.4kg) and weight losers (n=5, -6.4±1.8kg) based on their weight changes at 12-months posttransplant.
Based on the exosomal protein profiles obtained by the LC-MS/MS, differentially expressed proteins were identified between
the groups. Results: Concentration and the mean size of exosomes significantly increased at 12-months compared to the baseline
(p=.009) in the total group. Eleven exosomal proteins were found at the baseline as differentially expressed between the two groups. In
the weight gain group, complement proteins including HV169, C3, C4B, and C4A, were significantly upregulated. Conclusion: Our pilot
study suggests that exosomal complementary proteins are associated with weight gain after kidney transplantation. Further studies are
needed to clarify the role of these exosomal proteins in the underlying mechanisms of weight changes in kidney transplant recipients.
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DOI
10.7586/jkbns.2020.22.2.119
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3. College of Nursing (간호대학) > Dept. of Nursing (간호학과) > 1. Journal Papers
Yonsei Authors
Lee, Hyang Kyu(이향규) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0821-6020
URI
https://ir.ymlib.yonsei.ac.kr/handle/22282913/179248
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