Micro-RNA in lung transplant recipients: the prospects of clinical application

Abstract

This review summarizes the current literature devoted to the analysis of diagnostic role of biomarkers in rejection of the transplanted lung. Numerous researches have focused on small non-coding RNAs (micro-RNA) that regulate gene expression and affect various cell functions. Variations in the concentration of different micro-RNA have been shown in some pathological processes, including rejection of solid organs. Probably, measuring the level of micro-RNA in lung transplant may have value in the assessment of risk of rejection and possibility of minimizing immunosuppressive therapy. The accumulation of clinical data on the correlation of profiles of various biomarkers with clinical and laboratory parameters in lung recipients will help in finding non-invasive methods for the diagnosis rejection and improving long-term results of transplantation.

Keywords

• micro-rna
• lung transplantation
• rejection
• obliterative bronchiolitis syndrome