Case Report: Extracorporeal photopheresis for BK virus nephropathy as a novel treatment for high-risk rejection kidney transplant recipient
In a highly sensitized patient with BKVAN and contraindications to standard therapies, ECP combined with a tailored immunosuppressive regimen proved effective in controlling viral replication, preserving graft function, and mitigating alloimmune risks. Considering the potential of ECP as an adjunctive therapy in complex BKVAN scenarios, further investigation is warranted.
Authors
- Elisabetta Margiotta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3188-7930)
- Valentina Portalupi
- G. Lanotte
- Gianluca Viarengo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6969-1493)
- Chiara Martinelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9360-1689)
- Teresa Rampino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5311-9174)
- Grazia Soccio
- Marilena Gregorini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1440-6872)
- Nicoletta Serpieri
- Eleonora Francesca Pattonieri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7870-2094)
- Cesare Perotti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0457-8662)
- Tefik Islami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8513-8505)
- Andreana De Mauri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3266-195X)
- Alessandro De Marchi
- Claudia Del Fante
- Emma Diletta Stea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7248-2289)
- Maria Antonietta Grignano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1439-7662)
- Alessandro Tragni
- Alessia Locurcio
Institutions
- University of Pavia (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nephrology
- Published
- 2025-07-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fneph.2025.1625060
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05