In recent studies, much has been discussed about biomarkers used in the evaluation of the transplanted graft function. However, there remains a lack of research regarding the long-term effects of microRNAs (miRNAs) on the different genders for kidney transplant (KTx) patients. In this study, we aim to assess the functions of miRNAs on long term outcomes of KTx patients by extracting differently expressed miRNAs between patients of normal graft function and graft dysfunction, while further analyzing their impact on the different genders. We analyzed the data of 40 patients who had received KTx for a period of more than ten years and included data regarding renal function, immuno-related markers and plasma miRNAs. Data were classified by gender for further studies. Twelve out of 17 females and 8 out of 23 males had undergone graft dysfunction. Renal function analysis showed significantly worse outcomes in the female patients. There were five differently expressed miRNAs between the female control group and female dysfunction group: miR-128-3p, miR-21-5p, miR-150-5p, miR-92a-3p and miR-15a-5p, and five between the male control group and male dysfunction group: miR-23a-3p, miR-126-3p, miR-142-3p, miR-223-3p and miR-26a-5p. Gender differences exist in incidences of kidney graft dysfunction, with male patients displaying better preservation in graft functions. Overall, these differently expressed miRNAs either enhance or suppress host immune responses. They can be predictive markers for graft survival and can also be important factors that lead to worse long term kidney graft function in females when compared to males.
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