Krzysztof Homenda

Dr. Krzysztof Homenda

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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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5 November 2026 in Cells
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Wojciech Homenda
DSDominika Strzała
Dominika Strzała
APAleksandra Połom
Aleksandra Połom
RMRafał Moraczyński
Rafał Moraczyński
KHKrzysztof Homenda
Krzysztof Homenda
IZIzabela Zawlik
Izabela Zawlik
Background/Objectives: Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) involves immune-mediated platelet destruction and impaired platelet production. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate immune responses, but their clinical relevance in ITP remains uncertain. This narrative review examines disease-associated expression and mechanistic findings, distinguishing translational potential from established clinical utility. Methods: English-language literature identified through PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar was synthesized narratively. Eight named lncRNAs were prioritized because the cited ITP studies provided transcript-specific patient data or functional evidence; exploratory expression profiling and evidence from other diseases were considered separately. Study design, sample size, specimen type, treatment exposure, and validation status informed interpretation. Results: The selected transcripts were HCP5, NEAT1, lnc-DC, IFNG-AS1, MEG3, GAS5, MALAT1, and THRIL. Among the clinical studies with reported sample sizes, ITP groups generally included 20–90 patients, except for a GAS5 polymorphism study involving 302 patients. An independent prognostic association for low HCP5 expression was reported in a single study of 40 patients and has not been externally validated. Other studies described exploratory associations with bleeding, disease duration, or treatment response. Distinguishing primary from secondary ITP and selecting patients for splenectomy are not established applications. Cell experiments and a mouse model support mechanistic hypotheses but do not demonstrate therapeutic efficacy in humans. Conclusions: The evidence supports biological plausibility and translational investigation, rather than routine diagnostic, prognostic, or treatment-guiding use. Prospective validation in clinically representative cohorts and standardized assays are required.

13 October 2026 in Preprints.org
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WHWojciech Homenda
Wojciech Homenda
DSDominika Strzała
Dominika Strzała
APAleksandra Połom
Aleksandra Połom
RMRafał Moraczyński
Rafał Moraczyński
KHKrzysztof Homenda
Krzysztof Homenda
IZIzabela Zawlik
Izabela Zawlik
Background/Objectives: Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disease characterized by increased platelet destruction and insufficient platelet production. Accurate diagnosis, prognostic assessment, and treatment selection remain challenging. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate immune responses and may contribute to ITP pathogenesis. This review examines lncRNA expression in ITP and its potential diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic relevance. Methods: We reviewed English-language literature published between 1994 and 2026 using PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. We examined studies of specific lncRNAs in ITP, focusing on their expression differences and potential diagnostic and therapeutic implications. Re-sults: The studies examined HCP5, NEAT1, lnc-DC, IFNG-AS1, MEG3, GAS5, MALAT1, and THRIL. Findings suggest these lncRNAs may contribute to ITP pathogenesis and serve as candidate diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. Some were reported as independent predictors of poor prognosis or were associated with glucocorticoid responsiveness. Potential applications include distinguishing primary from secondary ITP, informing patient selection for splenectomy, and identifying therapeutic targets. These applications remain investigational. Conclusions: Research on lncRNAs provides insight into autoimmune mechanisms underlying ITP and may support improvements in diagnosis, prognostic assessment, and individualized treatment. Although several lncRNAs show promise as biomarkers and therapeutic targets, further research, clinical validation, and methodological standardization are needed before routine clinical implementation.