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Evaluation of the presence of microorganisms in solid-organ preservation solution [PDF]
Objective: To assess the presence of microorganism contamination in the preservation solution for transplant organs (kidney/pancreas). Method: Between August 2007 and March 2008, 136 samples of preservation solution were studied prior to graft ...
André Marcelo Colvara Mattana +5 more
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A Potential Route to Reduce Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Organ Preservation
The pathophysiological process of ischemia and reperfusion injury (IRI), an inevitable step in organ transplantation, causes important biochemical and structural changes that can result in serious organ damage. IRI is relevant for early graft dysfunction
Marc Micó-Carnero +5 more
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Preservation Solutions for Kidney Transplantation: History, Advances and Mechanisms
Solid organ transplantation was one of the greatest medical advances during the past few decades. Organ preservation solutions have been applied to diminish ischemic/hypoxic injury during cold storage and improve graft survival.
Yimeng Chen +5 more
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To provide an understanding of the scientific principles, which underpinned the development of organ preservation solutions, and to bring into context new strategies and challenges for solution development against the background of changing preservation technologies and expanded criteria donor access.Improvements in organ preservation solutions ...
Farid Froghi, Brian R Davidson
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Preparation and testing of solutions for organ perfusion and preservation in transplantation [PDF]
Background/Aim. Histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution is the most frequently used solution for the preservation of abdominal organs by leading transplant centers worldwide.
Antunović Mirjana, Aleksić Dragana
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Hyperbranched polyglycerol as a colloid in cold organ preservation solutions.
Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) is a common colloid in organ preservation solutions, such as in University of Wisconsin (UW) solution, for preventing graft interstitial edema and cell swelling during cold preservation of donor organs.
Sihai Gao +6 more
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Cadaver embalming and fixing solutions from past to present [PDF]
Cadaver and organ embalming-fixing solutions have a long history. The aim of this study is to follow this historical adventure step by step and to consider the point of embalming and fixation solutions.
Seyma Toy, Yusuf Secgin
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Original and generic preservation solutions in organ transplantation. A new paradigm? [PDF]
Solid organ transplantation is a very complex process, in which the storage of the graft in a preservation solution is mandatory in order to extend ischemic times and contain further damage.
Joan Roselló-Catafau +5 more
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Introduction: On the United States’ Organ Transplantation Waitlist, approximately 17 people die each day waiting for an organ. The situation continues to deteriorate as the discrepancy between harvested organs and the number of patients in need is ...
Jose M. Gonzalez +10 more
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Proteomic Analysis of Kidney Preservation Solutions Prior to Renal Transplantation. [PDF]
One of the main issues in kidney transplantation is the optimal functional preservation of the organ until its transplantation into the appropriate recipient. Despite intensive efforts, the functional preservation period remains limited to hours.
Abdurrahman Coskun +12 more
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