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Jesrani AK, Faiq SM, Rashid R, Kalwar TA, Mohsin R, Aziz T, Khan NA, Mubarak M. Comparison of resistive index and shear-wave elastography in the evaluation of chronic kidney allograft dysfunction. World J Transplant 2024; 14:89255. [PMID: 38576755 PMCID: PMC10989465 DOI: 10.5500/wjt.v14.i1.89255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Detection of early chronic changes in the kidney allograft is important for timely intervention and long-term survival. Conventional and novel ultrasound-based investigations are being increasingly used for this purpose with variable results. AIM To compare the diagnostic performance of resistive index (RI) and shear wave elastography (SWE) in the diagnosis of chronic fibrosing changes of kidney allograft with histopathological results. METHODS This is a cross-sectional and comparative study. A total of 154 kidney transplant recipients were included in this study, which was conducted at the Departments of Transplantation and Radiology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplan tation, Karachi, Pakistan, from August 2022 to February 2023. All consecutive patients with increased serum creatinine levels and reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR) after three months of transplantation were enrolled in this study. SWE and RI were performed and the findings of these were evaluated against the kidney allograft biopsy results to determine their diagnostic utility. RESULTS The mean age of all patients was 35.32 ± 11.08 years. Among these, 126 (81.8%) were males and 28 (18.2%) were females. The mean serum creatinine in all patients was 2.86 ± 1.68 mg/dL and the mean estimated GFR was 35.38 ± 17.27 mL/min/1.73 m2. Kidney allograft biopsy results showed chronic changes in 55 (37.66%) biopsies. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of SWE for the detection of chronic allograft damage were 93.10%, 96.87%%, 94.73%, and 95.87%, respectively, and the diagnostic accuracy was 95.45%. For RI, the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV were 76.92%, 83.33%, 70.17%, and 87.62%, respectively, and the diagnostic accuracy was 81.16%. CONCLUSION The results from this study show that SWE is more sensitive and specific as compared to RI in the evaluation of chronic allograft damage. It can be of great help during the routine follow-up of kidney transplant recipients for screening and early detection of chronic changes and selecting patients for allograft biopsy.
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- Ameet Kumar Jesrani
- Department of Radiology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi 74200, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Radiology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi 74200, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi 74200, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Transplantation, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi 74200, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Urology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi 74200, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Transplantation, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi 74200, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Radiology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi 74200, Sindh, Pakistan
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- Department of Pathology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi 74200, Sindh, Pakistan
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Bharuka V, Meshram R, Munjewar PK. Comprehensive Review of Urinary Tract Infections in Renal Transplant Recipients: Clinical Insights and Management Strategies. Cureus 2024; 16:e53882. [PMID: 38465031 PMCID: PMC10924982 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) pose a significant challenge in the care of renal transplant recipients. This comprehensive review explores this population's multifaceted landscape of UTIs, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and tailored management strategies. Renal transplant recipients face an elevated risk of UTIs due to immunosuppression, altered urinary tract anatomy, and complex comorbidities. Complications of UTIs can lead to graft dysfunction and systemic illness, underscoring the need for effective management. The emergence of multidrug-resistant uropathogens adds complexity to treatment, highlighting the importance of targeted antibiotic therapy. Antibiotics are the most commonly prescribed drugs for UTIs, with nitrofurantoin, fosfomycin, amoxicillin, and amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium being some of the commonly used antibiotics. However, the emergence of multidrug-resistant uropathogens has led to the exploration of alternative treatments, such as bacteriophage therapy, as a potential alternative against multidrug-resistant uropathogenic bacteria. Analgesics such as phenazopyridine can be prescribed to relieve discomfort associated with UTIs. Estrogen therapy has also been suggested as a potential treatment option for UTIs, particularly in postmenopausal women. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or trimethoprim is recommended as first-line therapy for uncomplicated UTIs. The choice of drug and therapy for UTIs depends on the severity of the infection, the causative organism, and the presence of antibiotic resistance. Preventive measures encompass pre-transplant evaluation, perioperative strategies, post-transplant follow-up, and vaccination. A multidisciplinary approach involving transplant specialists, infectious disease experts, pharmacists, and patient engagement is vital for successful care. The future of UTI management lies in ongoing research, exploring personalized medicine, novel therapies, and innovative prevention strategies. By implementing these strategies and advancing research, healthcare providers can improve graft and patient survival, enhancing the quality of care for renal transplant recipients.
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- Vidhi Bharuka
- Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Pediatrics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medical Surgical Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Abuelazm MT, Ghanem A, Johanis A, Mahmoud A, Hassan AR, Katamesh BE, Amin MA, Abdelazeem B. Reno-protective effects of perioperative dexmedetomidine in kidney transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Int Urol Nephrol 2023; 55:2545-2556. [PMID: 36997837 PMCID: PMC10499682 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-023-03568-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE There is currently no FDA-approved medical therapy for delayed graft function (DGF). Dexmedetomidine (DEX) has multiple reno-protective effects preventing ischemic reperfusion injury, DGF, and acute kidney injury. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the reno-protective effects of perioperative DEX during renal transplantation. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from WOS, SCOPUS, EMBASE, PubMed, and CENTRAL until June 8th, 2022. We used the risk ratio (RR) for dichotomous outcomes and the mean difference for continuous outcomes; both presented with the corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI). We registered our protocol in PROSPERO with ID: CRD42022338898. RESULTS We included four RCTs with 339 patients. Pooled risk ratio found no difference between DEX and placebo in reducing DGF (RR: 0.58 with 95% CI [0.34, 1.01], p = 0.05) and acute rejection (RR: 0.88 with 95% CI [0.52, 1.49], p = 0.63). However, DEX improved short-term creatinine on day 1 (MD: - 0.76 with 95% CI [- 1.23, - 0.3], p = 0.001) and day 2 (MD: - 0.28 with 95% CI [- 0.5, - 0.07], p = 0.01); and blood urea nitrogen on day 2 (MD: - 10.16 with 95% CI [- 17.21, - 3.10], p = 0.005) and day 3 (MD: - 6.72 with 95% CI [- 12.85, - 0.58], p = 0.03). CONCLUSION Although there is no difference between DEX and placebo regarding reducing DGF and acute rejection after kidney transplantation, there may be some evidence that it has reno-protective benefits because we found statistically significant improvement in the short-term serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen levels. More trials are required to investigate the long-term reno-protective effects of DEX.
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- Cardiology Department, The Lundquist Institute, Torrance, CA, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, Creighton University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, McLaren Health Care, Flint, MI, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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Zhang J, Ning J, Li R. Evaluating Dynamic Discrimination Performance of Risk Prediction Models for Survival Outcomes. STATISTICS IN BIOSCIENCES 2023; 15:353-371. [PMID: 37691982 PMCID: PMC10483238 DOI: 10.1007/s12561-023-09362-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Risk prediction models for survival outcomes are widely applied in medical research to predict future risk for the occurrence of the event. In many clinical studies, the biomarker data are measured repeatedly over time. To facilitate timely disease prognosis and decision making, many dynamic prediction models have been developed and generate predictions on a real-time basis. As a dynamic prediction model updates an individual's risk prediction over time based on new measurements, it is often important to examine how well the model performs at different measurement times and prediction times. In this article, we propose a two-dimensional area under curve (AUC) measure for dynamic prediction models and develop associated estimation and inference procedures. The estimation procedures are discussed under two types of biomarker measurement schedules: regular visits and irregular visits. The model parameters are estimated effectively by maximizing a pseudo-partial likelihood function. We apply the proposed method to a renal transplantation study to evaluate the discrimination performance of dynamic prediction models based on longitudinal biomarkers for graft failure.
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- Jing Zhang
- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1200 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1200 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Raynaud M, Al-Awadhi S, Juric I, Divard G, Lombardi Y, Basic-Jukic N, Aubert O, Dubourg L, Masson I, Mariat C, Prié D, Pernin V, Le Quintrec M, Larson TS, Stegall MD, Bikbov B, Ruggenenti P, Mesnard L, Ibrahim HN, Nielsen MB, Matas AJ, Nankivell BJ, Benjamens S, Pol RA, Bakker SJL, Jouven X, Legendre C, Kamar N, Smith BH, Wadei HM, Durrbach A, Vincenti F, Remuzzi G, Lefaucheur C, Bentall AJ, Loupy A. Race-free estimated glomerular filtration rate equation in kidney transplant recipients: development and validation study. BMJ 2023; 381:e073654. [PMID: 37257905 PMCID: PMC10231444 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2022-073654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the performance of a newly developed race-free kidney recipient specific glomerular filtration rate (GFR) equation with the three current main equations for measuring GFR in kidney transplant recipients. DESIGN Development and validation study SETTING: 17 cohorts in Europe, the United States, and Australia (14 transplant centres, three clinical trials). PARTICIPANTS 15 489 adults (3622 in development cohort (Necker, Saint Louis, and Toulouse hospitals, France), 11 867 in multiple external validation cohorts) who received kidney transplants between 1 January 2000 and 1 January 2021. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE The main outcome measure was GFR, measured according to local practice. Performance of the GFR equations was assessed using P30 (proportion of estimated GFR (eGFR) within 30% of measured GFR (mGFR)) and correct classification (agreement between eGFR and mGFR according to GFR stages). The race-free equation, based on creatinine level, age, and sex, was developed using additive and multiplicative linear regressions, and its performance was compared with the three current main GFR equations: Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation, Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) 2009 equation, and race-free CKD-EPI 2021 equation. RESULTS The study included 15 489 participants, with 50 464 mGFR and eGFR values. The mean GFR was 53.18 mL/min/1.73m2 (SD 17.23) in the development cohort and 55.90 mL/min/1.73m2 (19.69) in the external validation cohorts. Among the current GFR equations, the race-free CKD-EPI 2021 equation showed the lowest performance compared with the MDRD and CKD-EPI 2009 equations. When race was included in the kidney recipient specific GFR equation, performance did not increase. The race-free kidney recipient specific GFR equation showed significantly improved performance compared with the race-free CKD-EPI 2021 equation and performed well in the external validation cohorts (P30 ranging from 73.0% to 91.3%). The race-free kidney recipient specific GFR equation performed well in several subpopulations of kidney transplant recipients stratified by race (P30 73.0-91.3%), sex (72.7-91.4%), age (70.3-92.0%), body mass index (64.5-100%), donor type (58.5-92.9%), donor age (68.3-94.3%), treatment (78.5-85.2%), creatinine level (72.8-91.3%), GFR measurement method (73.0-91.3%), and timing of GFR measurement post-transplant (72.9-95.5%). An online application was developed that estimates GFR based on recipient's creatinine level, age, and sex (https://transplant-prediction-system.shinyapps.io/eGFR_equation_KTX/). CONCLUSION A new race-free kidney recipient specific GFR equation was developed and validated using multiple, large, international cohorts of kidney transplant recipients. The equation showed high accuracy and outperformed the race-free CKD-EPI 2021 equation that was developed in individuals with native kidneys. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05229939.
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- Marc Raynaud
- Université de Paris Cité, INSERM, PARCC, Paris Translational Research Centre for Organ Transplantation, F-75015 Paris, France
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- Université de Paris Cité, INSERM, PARCC, Paris Translational Research Centre for Organ Transplantation, F-75015 Paris, France
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- Department of Nephrology, Arterial Hypertension, Dialysis and Transplantation, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Université de Paris Cité, INSERM, PARCC, Paris Translational Research Centre for Organ Transplantation, F-75015 Paris, France
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- Department of Nephrology and Acute Kidney Intensive Care, Tenon Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Nephrology, Arterial Hypertension, Dialysis and Transplantation, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Université de Paris Cité, INSERM, PARCC, Paris Translational Research Centre for Organ Transplantation, F-75015 Paris, France
- Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Necker Hospital, Paris, France
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- Centre de Référence des Maladies Rénales Rares, Service de Néphrologie et Rhumatologie Pédiatriques, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, Nord Hospital, Jean Monnet University, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, Nord Hospital, Jean Monnet University, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Necker Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Centre, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Nephrology, University Hospital Centre, Montpellier, France
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- William J von Liebig Centre for Transplantation and Clinical Regeneration, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- William J von Liebig Centre for Transplantation and Clinical Regeneration, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Health Policy, Instituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Clinical Research Centre for Rare Diseases "Aldo e Cele Daccò": Instituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Ranica, Bergamo, Italy
- Unit of Nephrology and Dialysis, Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Nephrology and Acute Kidney Intensive Care, Tenon Hospital, Paris, France
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- University of Texas Health Sciences Centre at Houston, Texas, USA
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- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Université de Paris Cité, INSERM, PARCC, Paris Translational Research Centre for Organ Transplantation, F-75015 Paris, France
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- Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Necker Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Nephrology and Organ Transplantation, Paul Sabatier University, INSERM, Toulouse, France
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Henri-Mondor Hospital, Paris-Saclay University, Creteil, France
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- Department of Surgery, Kidney Transplant Service, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Clinical Research Centre for Rare Diseases "Aldo e Cele Daccò": Instituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Ranica, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Kidney Transplantation, Saint Louis University Hospital, Paris, France
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- William J von Liebig Centre for Transplantation and Clinical Regeneration, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Université de Paris Cité, INSERM, PARCC, Paris Translational Research Centre for Organ Transplantation, F-75015 Paris, France
- Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Necker Hospital, Paris, France
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Barbetta A, Rocque B, Sarode D, Bartlett JA, Emamaullee J. Revisiting transplant immunology through the lens of single-cell technologies. Semin Immunopathol 2023; 45:91-109. [PMID: 35980400 PMCID: PMC9386203 DOI: 10.1007/s00281-022-00958-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Solid organ transplantation (SOT) is the standard of care for end-stage organ disease. The most frequent complication of SOT involves allograft rejection, which may occur via T cell- and/or antibody-mediated mechanisms. Diagnosis of rejection in the clinical setting requires an invasive biopsy as there are currently no reliable biomarkers to detect rejection episodes. Likewise, it is virtually impossible to identify patients who exhibit operational tolerance and may be candidates for reduced or complete withdrawal of immunosuppression. Emerging single-cell technologies, including cytometry by time-of-flight (CyTOF), imaging mass cytometry, and single-cell RNA sequencing, represent a new opportunity for deep characterization of pathogenic immune populations involved in both allograft rejection and tolerance in clinical samples. These techniques enable examination of both individual cellular phenotypes and cell-to-cell interactions, ultimately providing new insights into the complex pathophysiology of allograft rejection. However, working with these large, highly dimensional datasets requires expertise in advanced data processing and analysis using computational biology techniques. Machine learning algorithms represent an optimal strategy to analyze and create predictive models using these complex datasets and will likely be essential for future clinical application of patient level results based on single-cell data. Herein, we review the existing literature on single-cell techniques in the context of SOT.
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- Arianna Barbetta
- Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Organ Transplant, University of Southern California, 1510 San Pablo St. Suite 412, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Organ Transplant, University of Southern California, 1510 San Pablo St. Suite 412, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Organ Transplant, University of Southern California, 1510 San Pablo St. Suite 412, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Organ Transplant, University of Southern California, 1510 San Pablo St. Suite 412, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
- Division of Hepatobiliary and Abdominal Organ Transplantation Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Heo S, Park Y, Lee N, Kim Y, Kim YN, Shin HS, Jung Y, Rim H, Rennke HG, Chandraker A. Lack of Efficacy and Safety of Eculizumab for Treatment of Antibody-Mediated Rejection Following Renal Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2022; 54:2117-2124. [PMID: 36192209 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2022.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND We evaluated the efficacy and safety of eculizumab in comparison with plasmapheresis and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in renal transplant recipients diagnosed with antibody-mediated rejection (AMR). METHODS This was a multicenter, open-label, prospective, randomized analysis. The patients were randomized by therapy type (eg, eculizumab infusions or standard of care [SOC]: plasmapheresis/intravenous immunoglobulin). The patients (ie, eculizumab arm: 7 patients, SOC arm: 4 patients) were evaluated for the continued presence of donor-specific antibodies (DSAs) and C4d (staining on biopsy), as well as histologic evidence, using repeat renal biopsy after treatment. RESULTS The allograft biopsies revealed that eculizumab did not prevent the progression to transplant glomerulopathy. Only 2 patients in the SOC arm experienced rejection reversal, and no graft losses occurred in either group. After AMR treatment, the DSA titers generally decreased compared to titers taken at the time of AMR diagnosis. There were no serious adverse effects in the eculizumab arm. CONCLUSIONS Eculizumab alone cannot treat AMR effectively and does not prevent acute AMR from progressing to chronic AMR or transplant glomerulopathy. However, it should be considered as a potential alternative therapy because it may be associated with decreased DSA levels.
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- Sujung Heo
- Renal Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea; Transplantation Research Institute, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Renal Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea; Transplantation Research Institute, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Renal Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea; Transplantation Research Institute, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Renal Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea; Transplantation Research Institute, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Renal Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea; Transplantation Research Institute, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Renal Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea; Transplantation Research Institute, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea.
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- Renal Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea; Transplantation Research Institute, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Renal Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Gospel Hospital, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea; Transplantation Research Institute, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, South Korea
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- Renal Pathology, Department of Pathology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Transplantation Research Center, Renal Division, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Trans JG, Krogstrup NV, Oltean M, Jespersen B, Nielsen MB, Birn H. A comparison of four established GFR formulas to estimate measured GFR and changes in GFR in adult kidney transplant recipients. Scand J Clin Lab Invest 2022; 82:296-303. [PMID: 35697079 DOI: 10.1080/00365513.2022.2084697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
The accurate assessment of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is important in the follow-up of kidney transplant recipients in order to identify graft dysfunction. A number of formulas have been proposed to calculate GFR from endogenous plasma markers such as creatinine or cystatin C since measuring GFR using exogenous markers is troublesome. This study compares and evaluates the ability of four different GFR formulas to estimate kidney graft function and to detect changes in GFR in kidney transplant recipients. The study included patients from the prospective, multicenter CONTEXT trial in kidney transplant recipients. GFR was measured using plasma clearance of 51Cr-EDTA and estimated using the MDRD, CKD-EPI Creatinine, CKD-EPI Cystatin C and CKD-EPI Cystatin C + Creatinine equations at three (n = 83) and twelve (n = 65) months post-transplantation. For each formula mean bias, precision, and accuracy were evaluated. The MDRD equation had the lowest mean bias (0.2 ml/min/1.73 m2), whereas the CKD-EPI Cystatin C + Creatinine equation had the highest precision (8 ml/min/1.73 m2). Accuracy at three months were similar for all equations (P30 > 80%) except for the CKD-EPI Cystatin C equation, which performed poorer (P30 = 55%). None of the formulas evaluated avoided misclassification of changes in GFR. The most optimal combination of precision and accuracy suggests the use of CKD-EPI Creatinine + Cystatin C equation in kidney transplant recipients.
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Nephrology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Kobenhavn, Denmark
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- The Transplant Institute, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Renal Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Hilbrands L, Budde K, Bellini MI, Diekmann F, Furian L, Grinyó J, Heemann U, Hesselink DA, Loupy A, Oberbauer R, Pengel L, Reinders M, Schneeberger S, Naesens M. Allograft Function as Endpoint for Clinical Trials in Kidney Transplantation. Transpl Int 2022; 35:10139. [PMID: 35669976 PMCID: PMC9163811 DOI: 10.3389/ti.2022.10139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Clinical study endpoints that assess the efficacy of interventions in patients with chronic renal insufficiency can be adopted for use in kidney transplantation trials, given the pathophysiological similarities between both conditions. Kidney dysfunction is reflected in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and although a predefined (e.g., 50%) reduction in GFR was recommended as an endpoint by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in 2016, many other endpoints are also included in clinical trials. End-stage renal disease is strongly associated with a change in estimated (e)GFR, and eGFR trajectories or slopes are increasingly used as endpoints in clinical intervention trials in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Similar approaches could be considered for clinical trials in kidney transplantation, although several factors should be taken into account. The present Consensus Report was developed from documentation produced by the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) as part of a Broad Scientific Advice request that ESOT submitted to the EMA in 2020. This paper provides a contemporary discussion of primary endpoints used in clinical trials involving CKD, including proteinuria and albuminuria, and evaluates the validity of these concepts as endpoints for clinical trials in kidney transplantation.
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- Luuk Hilbrands
- Department of Nephrology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology and Medical Intensive Care, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Vall d’Hebrón University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation Unit, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Nephrology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC Transplant Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Paris Translational Research Center for Organ Transplantation, Hôpital Necker, Paris, France
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- Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Centre for Evidence in Transplantation, Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC Transplant Institute, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of General, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- *Correspondence: Maarten Naesens,
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Hansen-Estruch C, Cooper DK, Judd E. Physiological aspects of pig kidney xenotransplantation and implications for management following transplant. Xenotransplantation 2022; 29:e12743. [PMID: 35297098 PMCID: PMC9232961 DOI: 10.1111/xen.12743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Successful organ transplantation between species is now possible, using genetic modifications. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the differences and similarities in kidney function between humans, primates, and pigs, in preparation for pig-allograft to human xenotransplantation. The kidney, as the principal defender of body homeostasis, acts as a sensor, effector, and regulator of physiologic feedback systems. Considerations are made for anticipated effects on each system when a pig kidney is placed into a human recipient. Discussion topics include anatomy, global kidney function, sodium and water handling, kidney hormone production and response to circulating hormones, acid-base balance, and calcium and phosphorus handling. Based on available data, pig kidneys are anticipated to be compatible with human physiology, despite a few barriers.
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- Christophe Hansen-Estruch
- Xenotransplantation Program, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Xenotransplantation Program, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Lodhi S, Stone JP, Entwistle TR, Fildes JE. The Use of Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carriers in Ex Vivo Machine Perfusion of Donor Organs for Transplantation. ASAIO J 2022; 68:461-470. [PMID: 35220355 DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000001597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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There has been significant progress in the development of ex vivo machine perfusion for the nonischemic preservation of donor organs. However, several complications remain, including the logistics of using human blood for graft oxygenation and hemolysis occurring as a result of mechanical technology. Recently, hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers, originally developed for use as blood substitutes, have been studied as an alternative to red blood cell-based perfusates. Although research in this field is somewhat limited, the findings are promising. We offer a brief review of the use of hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers in ex vivo machine perfusion and discuss future directions that will likely have a major impact in progressing oxygen carrier use in clinical practice.
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- Sirat Lodhi
- From the The Ex-Vivo Research Centre, 3F66, Block 3, Alderley Park, Nether Alderley, Cheshire, United Kingdom
- The Ex-Vivo Lab, Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- From the The Ex-Vivo Research Centre, 3F66, Block 3, Alderley Park, Nether Alderley, Cheshire, United Kingdom
- The Ex-Vivo Lab, Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom
- The Transplant Centre, Manchester Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- From the The Ex-Vivo Research Centre, 3F66, Block 3, Alderley Park, Nether Alderley, Cheshire, United Kingdom
- The Ex-Vivo Lab, Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom
- The Transplant Centre, Manchester Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- From the The Ex-Vivo Research Centre, 3F66, Block 3, Alderley Park, Nether Alderley, Cheshire, United Kingdom
- The Ex-Vivo Lab, Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom
- The Transplant Centre, Manchester Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Utility of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Equations in Assessing Renal Allograft Function: Are They Accurate? Transplant Proc 2022; 54:329-334. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2022.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Association of serum bicarbonate with graft survival and mortality in kidney transplant recipients. J Nephrol 2021; 35:619-627. [PMID: 34843097 DOI: 10.1007/s40620-021-01197-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Metabolic acidosis is an independent risk factor for kidney disease progression with a high prevalence after kidney transplantation (KTx). Remarkably, it is still unclear if there is an impact of metabolic acidosis on graft function and death after KTx. Thus, we wanted to investigate if serum bicarbonate is associated with long-term graft outcome and mortality after KTx. METHODS We performed a single-center retrospective study including adult de novo KTx patients between 1999 and 2015. Cox proportional hazard model was used to analyze a possible association between time-dependent serum bicarbonate measurements and graft failure or death. RESULTS Four hundred thirty KTRs were included in the analysis with a mean age of 50.9 ± 13.4 years. Mean observation time was 4.7 ± 2.8 years. Two hundred eighty-four (66%) patients were male and 318 (74%) had received a deceased donor kidney transplant. Mean bicarbonate and eGFR levels 1 year post-transplant amounted to 22.9 ± 3.1 mEq/L and 61 ± 26 ml/min/1.73 m2, respectively. Prevalence of metabolic acidosis was 31% 1 year after transplantation. Fourteen (3%) patients died and 31 (7%) suffered from graft failure. Higher bicarbonate levels were associated with significantly lower hazards for graft failure (Hazard Ratio (HR) = 0.88; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 0.79-0.98) and mortality (HR = 0.79; 95% CI 0.66-0.93) after adjusting for potential confounders such as age, donor type and time-varying eGFR. CONCLUSIONS Our analysis showed that higher serum bicarbonate levels are positively associated with long-term graft and patient survival in kidney transplant recipients. Thus, serum bicarbonate may serve as a predictor and independent risk factor for graft and patient outcome after KTx as has been previously shown for patients with CKD.
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Kaboré R, Ferrer L, Couchoud C, Hogan J, Cochat P, Dehoux L, Roussey-Kesler G, Novo R, Garaix F, Brochard K, Fila M, Parmentier C, Fournier MC, Macher MA, Harambat J, Leffondré K. Dynamic prediction models for graft failure in paediatric kidney transplantation. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2021; 36:927-935. [PMID: 32989448 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfaa180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Several models have been proposed to predict kidney graft failure in adult recipients but none in younger recipients. Our objective was to propose a dynamic prediction model for graft failure in young kidney transplant recipients. METHODS We included 793 kidney transplant recipients waitlisted before the age of 18 years who received a first kidney transplantation before the age of 21 years in France in 2002-13 and survived >90 days with a functioning graft. We used a Cox model including baseline predictors only (sex, age at transplant, primary kidney disease, dialysis duration, donor type and age, human leucocyte antigen matching, cytomegalovirus serostatus, cold ischaemia time and delayed graft function) and two joint models also accounting for post-transplant estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) trajectory. Predictive performances were evaluated using a cross-validated area under the curve (AUC) and R2 curves. RESULTS When predicting the risk of graft failure from any time within the first 7 years after paediatric kidney transplantation, the predictions for the following 3 or 5 years were accurate and much better with the joint models than with the Cox model (AUC ranged from 0.83 to 0.91 for the joint models versus 0.56 to 0.64 for the Cox model). CONCLUSION Accounting for post-transplant eGFR trajectory strongly increased the accuracy of graft failure prediction in young kidney transplant recipients.
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- Rémi Kaboré
- INSERM, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, University of Bordeaux, UMR1219, Bordeaux, France
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- INSERM, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, University of Bordeaux, UMR1219, Bordeaux, France
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- Agence de la Biomédecine, REIN Registry, La Plaine-Saint Denis, France
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- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Robert Debré Hospital, Centre de Référence Maladies Rénales Rares Marhea, APHP, Paris, France
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- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Femme-Mère-Enfant Hospital, Lyon University Hospital, Centre de Référence Maladies Rénales Rares Nephrogones, Bron, France
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- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Necker Enfants-Malades Hospital, Centre de Référence Maladies Rénales Rares Marhea, APHP, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
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- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Femme-Enfant-Adolescent Hospital, Nantes University Hospital, Nantes, France
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- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Jeanne de Flandre Hospital, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Timone-Enfants Hospital, Marseille University Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Children's Hospital, Toulouse University Hospital, Centre de Référence Maladies Rénales Rares Sorare, Toulouse, France
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- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Arnaud de Villeneuve Hospital, Montpellier University Hospital, Centre de Référence Maladies Rénales Rares Sorare, Montpellier, France
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- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Trousseau Hospital, Centre de Référence Maladies Rénales Rares Marhea, APHP, Paris, France
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- Agence de la Biomédecine, REIN Registry, La Plaine-Saint Denis, France.,Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Robert Debré Hospital, Centre de Référence Maladies Rénales Rares Marhea, APHP, Paris, France
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- INSERM, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, University of Bordeaux, UMR1219, Bordeaux, France.,Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Pellegrin-Enfants Hospital, Bordeaux University Hospital, Centre de Référence Maladies Rénales Rares Sorare, Bordeaux, France.,INSERM, Clinical Investigation Center-Clinical Epidemiology-CIC-1401, Bordeaux, France
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- INSERM, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center, University of Bordeaux, UMR1219, Bordeaux, France.,INSERM, Clinical Investigation Center-Clinical Epidemiology-CIC-1401, Bordeaux, France
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Mouron-Hryciuk J, Cachat F, Parvex P, Perneger T, Chehade H. Serum NGAL, BNP, PTH, and albumin do not improve glomerular filtration rate estimating formulas in children. Eur J Pediatr 2021; 180:2223-2228. [PMID: 33693979 PMCID: PMC8195898 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-021-04019-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is difficult to measure, and estimating formulas are notorious for lacking precision. This study aims to assess if the inclusion of additional biomarkers improves the performance of eGFR formulas. A hundred and sixteen children with renal diseases were enrolled. Data for age, weight, height, inulin clearance (iGFR), serum creatinine, cystatin C, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), parathyroid hormone (PTH), albumin, and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) were collected. These variables were added to the revised and combined (serum creatinine and cystatin C) Schwartz formulas, and the quadratic and combined quadratic formulas. We calculated the adjusted r-square (r2) in relation to iGFR and tested the improvement in variance explained by means of the likelihood ratio test. The combined Schwartz and the combined quadratic formulas yielded best results with an r2 of 0.676 and 0.730, respectively. The addition of BNP and PTH to the combined Schwartz and quadratic formulas improved the variance slightly. NGAL and albumin failed to improve the prediction of GFR further. These study results also confirm that the addition of cystatin C improves the performance of estimating GFR formulas, in particular the Schwartz formula.Conclusion: The addition of serum NGAL, BNP, PTH, and albumin to the combined Schwartz and quadratic formulas for estimating GFR did not improve GFR prediction in our population. What is Known: • Estimating glomerular filtration rate (GFR) formulas include serum creatinine and/or cystatin C but lack precision when compared to measured GFR. • The serum concentrations of some biological parameters such as neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), parathyroid hormone (PTH), albumin, and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) vary with the level of renal function. What is New: • The addition of BNP and PTH to the combined quadratic formula improved its performance only slightly. NGAL and albumin failed to improve the prediction of GFR further.
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- Julie Mouron-Hryciuk
- grid.8515.90000 0001 0423 4662Women-Mother-Child Department, Pediatric Nephrology Division, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- grid.8515.90000 0001 0423 4662Women-Mother-Child Department, Pediatric Nephrology Division, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- grid.150338.c0000 0001 0721 9812Department of Pediatrics, Geneva University Hospital and University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- grid.8591.50000 0001 2322 4988Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Women-Mother-Child Department, Pediatric Nephrology Division, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Bang JB, Oh CK. Mathematical model for early functional recovery pattern of kidney transplant recipients using serum creatinine. KOREAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION 2020; 34:167-177. [PMID: 35769063 PMCID: PMC9186847 DOI: 10.4285/kjt.2020.34.3.167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Commonly used equations for calculating estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) are not applicable when serum creatinine (Scr) is rapidly changing like the post-transplant period. A new mathematical model applicable to the post-transplant period is required. Methods All 623 patients who underwent kidney transplantation from January 2008 to June 2018 at a single institute were included to validate the Scr mathematical equations, and 14,360 Scr laboratory results from the time of re-perfusion to 30 days post-transplantation were analyzed. Results In the validation of model equations, linear regression analysis yielded adjusted R2 values of 0.972 and 0.925 for equation 5 (applicable when renal function is changing) and equation 1 (applicable when renal function is unchanged), respectively. In selected cases, the population comprised individuals who presented an adjusted R2 value >0.95 with equation 5. Linear regression analysis showed that adjusted R2 values and Pearson's correlation coefficients for equation 5 and equation 1 were 0.994 and 0.997 (P<0.001) and 0.956 and 0.978 (P<0.001), respectively. Most of the eGFR formulas are mathematically applicable only if the creatinine input rate equals the creatinine output rate when comparing between commonly used eGFRs and creatinine clearance using the modeled equation. Conclusions The proposed equations can provide a new perspective for calculating renal function during the early phase of kidney transplantation. A study of a correlation between the equations and long-term graft outcomes is required.
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- Jun Bae Bang
- Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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Masaebi F, Azizmohammad Looha M, Wang Z, Zarean E, Nasiri M, Kazerouni F, Gharishvandi F, Zayeri F. Evaluation of Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin and Cystatin C in Early Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease in the Absence of the Gold Standard. Galen Med J 2020; 9:e1698. [PMID: 34466571 PMCID: PMC8343785 DOI: 10.31661/gmj.v9i0.1698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2019] [Revised: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is considered as a gold standard of kidney function. However, using GFR as the gold standard is not common in clinical practice, because its direct measurement is usually expensive, cumbersome, and invasive. In the present study, we assessed the predictive power of two other biomarkers, Cystatin-C (Cys-C) and Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) for early detection of chronic kidney diseases (CKD) in the absence of a gold standard. Materials and Methods: In this study, 72 patients who referred to the Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital of Tehran, Iran, for measuring their kidney function were studied. The ELISA method was utilized for measuring plasma NGAL (PNGAL) and serum Cys-C (SCys-C). The Bayesian latent class modeling approach was applied to asses the predictive power of these biomarkers. Results: While both the biomarkers had rather high sensitivities (PNGAL=91%, SCys-C= 89%), the specificity of SCys-C biomarker was very lower than the one of PNGAL (SCys-C=56%, PNGAL=94%). The estimated area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve for SCys-C as the single biomarker for the diagnosis of CKD was about 0.76, while a similar estimate for PNGAL was 0.93. The added value of PNGAL to SCys-C for the diagnosis of CKD in terms of the ROC curve was about 0.19, while the added value of SCys-C to PNGAL was less than 0.02. Conclusion: In general, our findings suggest that PNGAL can be utilized as a single reliable biomarker for early detection of CKD. In addition, results showed that when a perfect gold standard is not available, Bayesian approaches to latent class models could lead to more precise sensitivity and specificity estimates of imperfect tests.
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- Fatemeh Masaebi
- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Zhuoyu Wang, Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University
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- Modeling in Health Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Allied Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Proteomics Research Center and Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Correspondence to: Farid Zayeri, Proteomics Research Center and Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Telephone Number: +98-2122707347 Email Address:
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Chronopharmacokinetics and Food Effects of Single-Dose LCP-Tacrolimus in Healthy Volunteers. Ther Drug Monit 2020; 42:679-685. [DOI: 10.1097/ftd.0000000000000773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kim J, Pyeon T, Choi JI, Kang JH, Song SW, Bae HB, Jeong S. A retrospective study of the relationship between postoperative urine output and one year transplanted kidney function. BMC Anesthesiol 2019; 19:231. [PMID: 31847814 PMCID: PMC6916447 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-019-0904-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Kidney transplantation (KT) is the most obvious method of treating a patient with end-stage renal disease. In the early stages of KT, urine production is considered a marker of successful reperfusion of the kidney after anastomosis. However, there is no clear conclusion about the relationship between initial urine output after KT and 1-year renal function. Thus, we investigated the factors that affect 1-year kidney function after KT, including urine output. METHODS This retrospective study investigated the relationship between urine output in the 3 days after KT and transplanted kidney prognosis after 1-year. In total, 291 patients (129 living-donor and 162 deceased-donor transplant recipients) were analyzed; 24-h urine volume per body weight (in kilograms) was measured for 3 days postoperatively. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), determined by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease algorithm, was used as an index of renal function. Patients were grouped according to eGFR at 1-year after KT: a good residual function group, eGFR ≥60, and a poor residual function group, eGFR < 60. RESULT Recipients' factors affecting 1-year eGFR include height (P = 0.03), weight (P = 0.00), and body mass index (P = 0.00). Donor factors affecting 1-year eGFR include age (P = 0.00) and number of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) mismatches (P = 0.00). The urine output for 3 days after KT (postoperative day 1; 2 and 3) was associated with 1-year eGFR in deceased-donor (P = 0.00; P = 0.00 and P = 0.01). And, postoperative urine output was associated with the occurrence of delayed graft function (area under curve (AUC) = 0.913; AUC = 0.984 and AUC = 0.944). CONCLUSION Although postoperative urine output alone is not enough to predict 1-year GFR, the incidence of delayed graft function can be predicted. Also, the appropriate urine output after KT may differ depending on the type of the transplanted kidney. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical Research Information Service of the Korea National Institute of Health in the Republic of Korea (KCT0003571).
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- Joungmin Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School; Chonnam National University Hospital, 42 Jebong-ro Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School; Chonnam National University Hospital, 42 Jebong-ro Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School; Chonnam National University Hospital, 42 Jebong-ro Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School; Chonnam National University Hospital, 42 Jebong-ro Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School; Chonnam National University Hospital, 42 Jebong-ro Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School; Chonnam National University Hospital, 42 Jebong-ro Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, South Korea.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School; Chonnam National University Hospital, 42 Jebong-ro Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61469, South Korea.
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Mahboub P, Aburawi M, Karimian N, Lin F, Karabacak M, Fontan F, Tessier SN, Markmann J, Yeh H, Uygun K. The efficacy of HBOC-201 in ex situ gradual rewarming kidney perfusion in a rat model. Artif Organs 2019; 44:81-90. [PMID: 31368159 PMCID: PMC6916591 DOI: 10.1111/aor.13534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Revised: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Gradual rewarming from hypothermic to normothermic is a novel perfusion modality with superior outcome to sudden rewarming to normothermic. However, the identification of an oxygen carrier that could function at a temperature range from 4 to 7°C or whether it is necessary to use oxygen carrier during kidney rewarming, remains unresolved. This study was designed to test the use of a hemoglobin‐based oxygen carrier (HBOC) during gradual kidney rewarming as an alternative to simple dissolved oxygen. In this study, 10 rat kidneys were randomly divided into the control and the HBOC group. In the control group, no oxygen carrier was used during rewarming perfusion and the perfusion solution was oxygenated only by applying diffused carbogen flow. The protocol mimicked a donor after circulatory death (DCD) kidney transplantation, where after 30 minutes warm ischemia and 120 minutes cold storage in University of Wisconsin solution, the DCD kidneys underwent gradual rewarming from 10 to 37°C during 90 minutes with or without HBOC. This was followed by 30 minutes of warm ischemia in room temperature to mimic the anastomosis time and 120 minutes of reperfusion at 37°C to mimic the early post‐transplant state of the graft. The HBOC group demonstrated superior kidney function which was highlighted by higher ultrafiltrate production, better glomerular filtration rate and improved sodium reabsorption. There was no significant difference between the 2 groups regarding the hemodynamics, tissue injury, and adenosine triphosphate levels. In conclusion, this study suggests better renal function recovery in DCD kidneys after rewarming with HBOC compared to rewarming without an oxygen carrier.
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- Paria Mahboub
- University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.,Center for Engineering in Medicine, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Transplant Center, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Transplant Center, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Transplant Center, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.,Transplant Center, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Center for Engineering in Medicine, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Chong A, Ha JM, Choi NK, Shin MH. Using Post Transplant 1 Week Tc-99m DPTA Renal Scan as Another Method for Predicting Renal Graft Failure. Open Med (Wars) 2019; 14:509-515. [PMID: 31259256 PMCID: PMC6592150 DOI: 10.1515/med-2019-0056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Purpose The aims of this study were to determine whether post transplant renal scan performed at around 1 week can predict graft failure, and to identify the best predictive factors among easy-to-measure variables. Materials and methods We retrospectively evaluated patients who underwent Tc-99m DTPA renal scan at approximately 1 week after renal transplantation. They were separated into two categories at 3 months after the operation; graft failure and non-failure. Graft failure was confirmed by biopsy (rejection). Non-failure was confirmed either by biopsy or clinical follow-up with serum creatine (Cr). Scan parameters including glomerular filtration rate (GFR), Hilson perfusion index, peaks of the iliac and graft perfusion curves were analyzed. Clinical variables including age, sex, height, weight, systolic blood pressure, serum Cr, type of donated kidney, side of transplant, and immunosuppressant were also analyzed. Results Among total 45 patients, graft failure was present in 11 cases. The serum Cr level was significantly higher in the failure group. Among scan variables, only the GFR was significantly different between groups. GFR of <44.48 mL/min was predictive of graft failure (sen 88.9%). Serum Cr level >2.13 mg/dL was also predictive (sen 72.7%). Conclusion GFR on renal scan at approximately 1 week after kidney transplant can predict graft failure.
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- Ari Chong
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Chosun University Hospital, 588 Seoseok-dong, dong-gu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea, 501-757
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Chosun University Hospital, 588 Seoseok-dong, dong-gu, Gwangju, Republic of Korea, 501-757
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- Department of Surgery, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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Ali AY, Elkhashab SO. Cystatin and glomerular filtration rate equations in old renal transplant donors. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/ejim.ejim_99_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Gündel D, Pohle U, Prell E, Odparlik A, Thews O. Assessing Glomerular Filtration in Small Animals Using [ 68Ga]DTPA and [ 68Ga]EDTA with PET Imaging. Mol Imaging Biol 2019; 20:457-464. [PMID: 29063303 DOI: 10.1007/s11307-017-1135-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Determining the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is essential for clinical medicine but also for pre-clinical animal studies. Functional imaging using positron emission tomography (PET) allows repetitive almost non-invasive measurements. The aim of the study was the development and evaluation of easily synthesizable PET tracers for GFR measurements in small animals. PROCEDURES Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) were labeled with Ga-68. The binding to blood cells and plasma proteins was tested in vitro. The distribution of the tracers in rats was analyzed by PET imaging and ex vivo measurements. From the time-activity-curve of the blood compartment (heart) and the total tracer mass excreted by the kidney, the GFR was calculated. These values were compared directly with the inulin clearance in the same animals. RESULTS Both tracers did not bind to blood cells. [68Ga]DPTA but not [68Ga]EDTA showed strong binding to plasma proteins. For this reason, [68Ga]DPTA stayed much longer in the blood and only 30 % of the injected dose was eliminated by the kidney within 60 min whereas the excretion of [68Ga]EDTA was 89 ± 1 %. The calculated GFR using [68Ga]EDTA was comparable to the measured inulin clearance in the same animal. Using [68Ga]-DPTA, the measurements led to values which were 80 % below the normal GFR. The results also revealed that definition of the volume of interest for the blood compartment affects the calculation and may lead to a slight overestimation of the GFR. CONCLUSIONS [68Ga]EDTA is a suitable tracer for GFR calculation from PET imaging in small animals. It is easy to be labeled, and the results are in good accordance with the inulin clearance. [68Ga]DTPA led to a marked underestimation of GFR due to its strong binding to plasma proteins and is therefore not an appropriate tracer for GFR measurements.
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- Daniel Gündel
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, Halle (Saale), Germany.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Institute of Physiology, University Halle, Halle (Saale), Germany
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Sun J, Yu S, Chen J, Xing Z, Zha T, Fan M, Zeng D, Xing W. Assessment of delayed graft function using susceptibility-weighted imaging in the early period after kidney transplantation: a feasibility study. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2019; 44:218-226. [PMID: 30054685 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-018-1709-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to explore the feasibility of susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) for evaluating delayed graft function (DGF) during the early posttransplantation period. METHODS Sixty-nine recipients who accepted allograft renal transplantation underwent SWI during the second posttransplantation week. Renal allograft function was estimated via the glomerular filtration rate. Recipients with and without DGF were identified. For each transplanted kidney, the presence of abnormal signal intensity lesions (ASILs), excluding benign lesions, on SWI was assessed. Renal allograft function was compared between the recipients with and without ASILs. The correlation between ASILs and renal allograft function was tested by Spearman's rank correlation analysis. RESULTS Thirty-four recipients were diagnosed with DGF, while 35 recipients showed no DGF. In the DGF group, 16 recipients had low-intensity ASILs, primarily at the corticomedullary junction of transplanted kidneys on SWI, and no ASILs were found in 18 recipients. In the non-DGF group, none of the recipients showed ASILs on SWI. In the DGF group, the renal allograft function among the 16 recipients with low-intensity ASILs was significantly lower than that among the other 18 recipients (8.5 ± 4.2 vs. 19.7 ± 9.7 mL/min, P < 0.001). The presence of low-intensity ASILs on SWI showed a moderate negative correlation with renal allograft function in recipients with DGF (r = - 0.553, P = 0.001). CONCLUSION SWI can be used to evaluate DGF in the early post-kidney transplantation period.
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Long-term Outcomes after Transplant Renal Artery Stenosis Surgery. Ann Vasc Surg 2019; 54:261-268. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.05.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Revised: 05/12/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Tartof SY, Hsu JW, Wei R, Rubenstein KB, Hu H, Arduino JM, Horberg M, Derose SF, Qian L, Rodriguez CV. Kidney Function Decline in Patients with CKD and Untreated Hepatitis C Infection. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2018; 13:1471-1478. [PMID: 30242027 PMCID: PMC6218821 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.01530218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Studies evaluating the role of hepatitis C viral (HCV) infection on the progression of CKD are few and conflicting. Therefore, we evaluated the association of untreated HCV on kidney function decline in patients with stage 3-5 CKD. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS This retrospective cohort study included members of Kaiser Permanente Southern California and Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States aged ≥18 years, with incident HCV and CKD diagnoses from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2014. We used generalized estimating equations to compare the rate of change in eGFR between those with HCV and CKD versus CKD alone, adjusting for covariates. Cox proportional hazards models compared the risk of 25% decrease in eGFR and ESKD (defined as progression to eGFR<15 ml/min per 1.73 m2 on two or more occasions, at least 90 days apart) in those with HCV and CKD versus CKD alone, adjusting for covariates. RESULTS We identified 151,974 patients with CKD only and 1603 patients with HCV and CKD who met the study criteria. The adjusted annual decline of eGFR among patients with HCV and CKD was greater by 0.58 (95% confidence interval [95% CI], 0.31 to 0.84) ml/min per 1.73 m2, compared with that in the CKD-only population (HCV and CKD, -1.61; 95% CI, -1.87 to -1.35 ml/min; CKD only, -1.04; 95% CI, -1.06 to -1.01 ml/min). Adjusted for covariates, the hazard for a 25% decline in eGFR and for ESKD were 1.87 (95% CI, 1.75 to 2.00) and 1.93 (95% CI, 1.64 to 2.27) times higher among those with HCV and CKD, respectively, compared with those with CKD only. CONCLUSIONS Untreated HCV infection was associated with greater kidney function decline in patients with stage 3-5 CKD.
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- Sara Yee Tartof
- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, California
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, California
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, California
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- Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States, Rockville, Maryland; and
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- Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States, Rockville, Maryland; and
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- Jean Marie Arduino, Center for Observational and Real-world Evidence, Merck Research Laboratories, Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey
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- Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States, Rockville, Maryland; and
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, California
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- Department of Research and Evaluation, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Pasadena, California
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- Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute, Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States, Rockville, Maryland; and
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Progress in patient care and immunosuppressive medications has resulted in improved allograft survival in the early posttransplant period; however, substantial graft loss continues in the long term. Therefore, the number of dialysis patients with failed allografts is increasing progressively. These patients have a worse prognosis than naive dialysis patients. Cardiovascular causes are the leading cause of death, followed by infections and malignancies. Delay in return to dialysis, a chronic inflammatory state, infections, and cancer are contributing factors to mortality, whereas type of dialysis modality does not have a significant effect on outcomes. Graft nephrectomy is a risky operation; therefore, it should not be a routine procedure and rather should be performed only when indicated. Overall, most grafts are left in place, whereas graft nephrectomy is performed in atients with graft intolerance syndrome. Management of immunosuppressive drugs after graft failure is controversial. In the case of maintaining immunosuppression, there is increased risk of infections, cardiovascular diseases, and malignancies and also steroid-related adverse effects. On the other hand, discontinuation of immunosuppressants may result in loss of residual allograft function and also acute graft inflammation. Together, immunosuppressive drugs are almost always discontinued in these patients because of their inherent adverse effects. Considering the sequence of cessation, first antiproliferative drugs are stopped, followed by calcineurin inhibitors, and finally steroids. Because many studies show a clear survival benefit, every attempt should be made for a retransplant in patients with failed renal allografts.
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- Ali Riza Ucar
- From the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Istanbul School of Medicine, Millet Caddesi, Capa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Goh CYY, Hume-Smith H, Kessaris N, Marks SD. A case series of perioperative variables in relation to short-term outcomes in pediatric renal transplant recipients. Pediatr Transplant 2018; 22:e13198. [PMID: 29729082 DOI: 10.1111/petr.13198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Multiple perioperative variables have been shown in existing literature to influence long-term outcomes of pediatric RTx, such as allograft survival. Their impact on short-term outcomes is not as well-documented. This case series aims to investigate the effects of nine perioperative variables on two short-term outcomes in pRTR: 1-week post-operative eGFR and post-operative LOS. A total of 73 pRTR transplanted over 3 years from 2012 to 2014 at a single center were studied retrospectively and statistical analyses were performed. There was higher 1-week post-operative eGFR in pRTR who received living donor transplants compared to those who received deceased donor transplants (P=.01), with mean eGFR of 135 mL/min/1.73 m2 and 82 mL/min/1.73 m2 , respectively. Aorta-IVC anastomosis was associated with longer LOS compared to iliac vessel anastomosis (P=.03), with median LOS of 19 and 13 days, respectively. There were no significant effects on 1-week eGFR or LOS of the seven other variables: pRTR age and gender, donor age, preoperative donor SBP, intraoperative mean CVP before graft perfusion, intraoperative median SBP z score after graft perfusion, and intraoperative fluid volume. Living donor transplants were associated with higher 1-week post-operative eGFR compared to deceased donor transplants. Aorta-IVC anastomosis was significantly associated with longer LOS compared to iliac vessel anastomosis.
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
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- Department of Renal Transplantation, Guy's Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Paediatric Nephrology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK.,University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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Wiegand A, Ritter A, Graf N, Arampatzis S, Sidler D, Hadaya K, Müller TF, Wagner CA, Wüthrich RP, Mohebbi N. Preservation of kidney function in kidney transplant recipients by alkali therapy (Preserve-Transplant Study): rationale and study protocol. BMC Nephrol 2018; 19:177. [PMID: 30001705 PMCID: PMC6043955 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-018-0956-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background Graft survival after kidney transplantation has significantly improved within the last decades but there is a substantial number of patients with declining transplant function and graft loss. Over the past years several studies have shown that metabolic acidosis plays an important role in the progression of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and that alkalinizing therapies significantly delayed progression of CKD. Importantly, metabolic acidosis is highly prevalent in renal transplant patients and a recent retrospective study has shown that metabolic acidosis is associated with increased risk of graft loss and patient death in kidney transplant recipients. However, no prospective trial has been initiated yet to test the role of alkali treatment on renal allograft function. Methods The Preserve-Transplant Study is an investigator-initiated, prospective, patient-blinded, multi-center, randomized, controlled phase-IV trial with two parallel-groups comparing sodium bicarbonate to placebo. The primary objective is to test if alkali treatment will preserve kidney graft function and diminish the progression of CKD in renal transplant patients by assesing the change in eGFR over 2 years from baseline. Additionally we want to investigate the underlying pathomechanisms of nephrotoxicity of metabolic acidosis. Discussion This study has the potential to provide evidence that alkali treatment may slow or reduce the progression towards graft failure and significantly decrease the rate of end stage renal disease (ESRD), thus prolonging long-term graft survival. The implementation of alkali therapy into the drug regimen of kidney transplant recipients would have a favorable risk-benefit ratio since alkali supplements are routinely used in CKD patients and represent a well-tolerated, safe and cost-effective treatment. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03102996. Trial registration was completed on April 6, 2017.
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- Anna Wiegand
- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Graf Biostatistics, Wintherthur, Switzerland
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Hospital Berne, Berne, Switzerland
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Hospital Berne, Berne, Switzerland
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- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Physiology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Nephrology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Yang Y, Kim KY, Hwang I, Yim T, Do W, Kim MJ, Lee S, Jung HY, Choi JY, Park SH, Kim YL, Kim CD, Cho JH. Cystatin C-Based Equation for Predicting the Glomerular Filtration Rate in Kidney Transplant Recipients. Transplant Proc 2018; 49:1018-1022. [PMID: 28583518 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.03.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Precise monitoring of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is needed to estimate the allograft function in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). The GFR is widely estimated with the use of formulas based on serum cystatin C (SCys) and serum creatinine (SCr) levels. We compared the efficacy of SCys-based equations with that of SCr-based equations to predict the allograft function. METHODS We calculated the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD), Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI Cr), CKD-EPI creatinine-cystatin C (CKD-EPI Cr/Cys), and CKD-EPI cystatin C (CKD-EP ICys) equations in 70 KTRs. The measured GFR (mGFR) was defined as the GFR estimated by technetium-99m-diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (99mTc-DTPA) clearance. The accuracy and precision of the equations were compared with the mGFR. The performance characteristics of SCr and SCys were analyzed with the use of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves to ascertain the sensitivity and specificity at the cutoff value of <45 mL/min/1.73 m2 DTPA. RESULTS Overall, MDRD and CKD-EPICys did not show significant differences from mGFR (P = .05 and P = .077, respectively), whereas CKD-EPI Cr and CKD-EPI Cr/Cys significantly underestimated mGFR (P < .001 and P = .005, respectively). In the subgroup of patients with mGFR <45 mL/min/1.73 m2, CKD-EPI Cys showed little bias (P = .122), whereas MDRD significantly underestimated mGFR (P = .037). The area under the ROC curve for predicting mGFR <45 mL/min/1.73 m2 was 0.80 for SCys, which was better than that for SCr at 0.763. CONCLUSIONS Cystatin C-based equations showed better predictive performance of the allograft function than creatinine-based equations for the KTRs, including patients with lower GFR. Cystatin C level might be a good alternate measurement to monitor the allograft function.
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- Y Yang
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
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Cappuccilli M, Capelli I, Comai G, Cianciolo G, La Manna G. Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin as a Biomarker of Allograft Function After Renal Transplantation: Evaluation of the Current Status and Future Insights. Artif Organs 2017; 42:8-14. [PMID: 29266311 PMCID: PMC5814881 DOI: 10.1111/aor.13039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2017] [Revised: 06/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Neutrophil gelatinase‐associated lipocalin (NGAL), a protein belonging to the lipocalin superfamily initially found in activated neutrophils, is expressed by several cell types, including kidney tubule. The increase in NGAL production and release from tubular cells in response to various insults has been proven to predict acute kidney injury (AKI). For this reason, it has emerged as a valuable noninvasive biomarker of AKI in clinical nephrology. Also in the renal transplant setting, different studies have indicated NGAL as a valuable tool, especially in the early postoperative period, since the currently available clinical and laboratory parameters remain poorly sensitive to monitor immediate posttransplant graft function. This is an analysis of the recent literature to assess the utility of plasma and urinary NGAL, exosomal mRNA for NGAL, and NGAL levels in the perfusate of machine‐perfused kidneys for the prediction of graft function recovery in the early postsurgery phase after renal transplantation. We found that NGAL appears as a promising troponin‐like biomarker to detect short‐term impairment of graft function after renal transplant, but there are still some limitations in its clinical application, essentially related to its low specificity. Moreover, comparing NGAL assayed in serum, urine, machine‐perfusate, or as exosomal mRNA, each one has shown limitations and benefits in terms of predictive performance for DGF, according to various existing studies, feasibly due to different cut‐off levels, designs and patient sample sizes.
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- Maria Cappuccilli
- Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant Unit, St. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant Unit, St. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant Unit, St. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant Unit, St. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine (DIMES), Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant Unit, St. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Alaini A, Malhotra D, Rondon-Berrios H, Argyropoulos CP, Khitan ZJ, Raj DSC, Rohrscheib M, Shapiro JI, Tzamaloukas AH. Establishing the presence or absence of chronic kidney disease: Uses and limitations of formulas estimating the glomerular filtration rate. World J Methodol 2017; 7:73-92. [PMID: 29026688 PMCID: PMC5618145 DOI: 10.5662/wjm.v7.i3.73] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Revised: 05/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The development of formulas estimating glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) from serum creatinine and cystatin C and accounting for certain variables affecting the production rate of these biomarkers, including ethnicity, gender and age, has led to the current scheme of diagnosing and staging chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is based on eGFR values and albuminuria. This scheme has been applied extensively in various populations and has led to the current estimates of prevalence of CKD. In addition, this scheme is applied in clinical studies evaluating the risks of CKD and the efficacy of various interventions directed towards improving its course. Disagreements between creatinine-based and cystatin-based eGFR values and between eGFR values and measured GFR have been reported in various cohorts. These disagreements are the consequence of variations in the rate of production and in factors, other than GFR, affecting the rate of removal of creatinine and cystatin C. The disagreements create limitations for all eGFR formulas developed so far. The main limitations are low sensitivity in detecting early CKD in several subjects, e.g., those with hyperfiltration, and poor prediction of the course of CKD. Research efforts in CKD are currently directed towards identification of biomarkers that are better indices of GFR than the current biomarkers and, particularly, biomarkers of early renal tissue injury.
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- Ahmed Alaini
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM 87131, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Toledo School of Medicine, Toledo, OH 43614-5809, United States
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- Renal and Electrolyte Division, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM 87131, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, WV 25701, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20037, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM 87131, United States
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- Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, WV 25701, United States
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- Nephrology Section, Medicine Service, Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center, Albuquerque, NM 87108, United States
- Department of Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM 87108, United States
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Ozcan F, Akbas H, Kırac E, Suleymanlar G, Aslan M, Yucel G. Mass spectrometric quantification of urinary human liver fatty acid binding protein in renal transplant recipients. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2016; 30:603-610. [PMID: 27043149 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.7474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2015] [Revised: 10/13/2015] [Accepted: 11/29/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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RATIONALE Urinary liver fatty acid binding protein (L-FABP) has been evaluated as a promising early biomarker of renal ischemia in human kidney transplant patients. The use of L-FABP in clinical practice requires that this biomarker be associated with an analytical method that combines specificity, accuracy and robustness. This study aimed to evaluate an optimized multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) method using ultrafast liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry to measure urinary L-FABP levels in renal transplant recipients. METHODS Purified recombinant human L-FABP tryptic standard was analyzed by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry (MS/MS) and liquid chromatography (LC)/MS/MS to select for peptides that provided specificity and adequate response in developing an MRM method for urinary L-FABP quantification. Human urine samples collected from kidney transplant recipients were isolated, concentrated, precipitated and trypsin digested before mass spectrometric analysis of L-FABP. L-FABP levels were also measured in urine samples by enzyme immunoassay. RESULTS The tryptic peptide ion MH(+) of (50) FTITAGSK(57) (m/z 824) provided an adequate signal and was used for quantification of L-FABP under conditions employed for LC/MS/MS analysis. MALDI-TOF-MS/MS spectra obtained by collision-induced dissociation of the parent MH(+) ion (50) FTITAGSK(57) resulted in a y3 product ion that was used for quantitative analysis by the MRM method. Urinary L-FABP content measured by both ELISA and LC/MS/MS after transplantation was significantly higher compared to before transplantation levels. The Spearman correlation coefficient between the two methods was statistically significant. Intra-day and inter-day coefficients of variation provided good repeatability and reproducibility for validation of LC/MS/MS analysis. CONCLUSIONS LC/MS/MS quantification of L-FABP may provide a new reference method to determine changes in this potential biomarker in human kidney transplant patients.
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- Filiz Ozcan
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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Hamed AA, Shalaby MH, El-Kinawy NS, Elamawy AA, Abd El-Ghany SM. Renal Abnormalities Among Egyptian Children With Hemophilia A Using Renal Scintigraphy: Relation to Risk Factors and Disease Severity. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost 2015; 23:478-486. [PMID: 26659696 DOI: 10.1177/1076029615619484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Many risk factors may contribute to renal disease in patients with hemophilia A. AIM We aimed to evaluate functional and structural renal abnormalities among a group of Egyptian children with severe and moderate hemophilia A using technetium-99m diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (99mTc-DTPA) and technetium-99 m dimercaptusuccinic acid (99mTc-DMSA) scan. We also aimed to determine the relation between these abnormalities and different risk factors and disease severity. PATIENTS AND METHODS Forty male patients, 16 with severe and 24 with moderate hemophilia A, were enrolled in this study. Their mean age was 10.2 ± 4.3 years (range, 5-17 years). Full history taking, clinical examination, laboratory, and radionuclide investigations including serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), urine analysis, creatinine clearance, 24-hour urinary protein, 99mTc-DTPA scan, and 99mTc-DMSA scan were performed to all enrolled patients. RESULTS Serum creatinine and BUN were normal in all patients, and corrected creatinine clearance was diminished in 2 patients. However, 99mTc-DTPA results yielded 19 (47.5%) patients with diminished glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Moreover, it showed that 14 (35%) had obstructive uropathy, 15 (37.5%) had obstructive nephropathy, while 11 (27.5%) patients showed normal scan. One patient had atrophy of 1 kidney on 99mTc-DMSA scan. Among our cohort, 5 (12.5%) patients were hypertensive. Microscopic hematuria was detected in 14 (35%) patients while 72.5% had proteinuria. We found an association between hematuria and hypertension with diminished GFR. CONCLUSION Despite normal kidney functions (serum creatinine and BUN), we found a high rate of diminished GFR and obstructive uropathy and nephropathy as detected by 99mTc-DTPA scan among children with hemophilia A.
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- Ahmed Alsaeed Hamed
- 1 Department of Pediatrics, Hematology Unit, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- 3 Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- 1 Department of Pediatrics, Hematology Unit, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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