Abstract

BESTARD, Oriol et al. Advances in immunosuppression for kidney transplantation: new strategies for preserving kidney function and reducing cardiovascular risk. Nefrología (Madr.) [online]. 2012, vol.32, n.3, pp.374-384. ISSN 1989-2284.

The development of new immunosuppressants for renal transplantation is aimed not only at improving short-term outcomes, but also at achieving better safety, cardiovascular, and metabolic profiles and at decreasing nephrotoxicity. Belatacept is a fusion protein that inhibits T cell activation by binding to CD80 and CD86 antigens. Clinical trials, particularly the BENEFIT and BENEFIT-EXT studies, have shown that belatacept preserves function and structure in renal grafts. The effects of belatacept provide long-term, sustained results, and the safety and efficacy of this drug have been demonstrated in cases of renal transplantation from expanded criteria donors. Compared to calcineurin inhibitors, belatacept is associated with a lower incidence of chronic allograft nephropathy and a more favourable cardiovascular and metabolic profile.

Keywords : Belatacept; Renal function; Kidney transplantation.

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