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Developing Precision Medicine for Chronic Kidney Disease

Researchers identified genes, cell types, and mechanisms to treat chronic kidney disease with precision medicine.

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By Erin McNemar, MPA

- In a genome-wide association study, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania researchers identified 182 genes potentially linked to kidney function and 88 genes for hypertension. Researchers can use these genes to target chronic kidney disease and improve precision medicine.

Chronic kidney disease impacted an estimated 850 million people and is responsible for 1 in 60 deaths worldwide. Currently, there are few treatments for chronic kidney disease. However, understanding the genetic variations linked to the disease is critical in developing new precision medicine treatments.

Through the study, researchers have created one of the clearest pictures to date of the genetic underpinning of chronic kidney disease, which will assist in the identification of potential treatment options.