Normothermic Ex Vivo Kidney Perfusion Improves Early DCD Graft Function Compared With Hypothermic Machine Perfusion and Static Cold Storage

2020 ◽  
Vol 104 (5) ◽  
pp. 947-955 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Urbanellis ◽  
Matyas Hamar ◽  
J. Moritz Kaths ◽  
Dagmar Kollmann ◽  
Ivan Linares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Graft Function ◽  
Machine Perfusion ◽  
Hypothermic Machine Perfusion ◽  
Kidney Perfusion

scholarly journals NORMOTHERMIC EX-VIVO KIDNEY PERFUSION PRESERVATION RELIABLY IMPROVES MARGINAL GRAFT FUNCTION COMPARED TO HYPOTHERMIC MACHINE PERFUSION

2020 ◽  
Vol 104 (S3) ◽  
pp. S251-S251
Author(s):  
Peter Urbanellis ◽  
Ivan Linares ◽  
Dagmar Kollmann ◽  
Sujani Ganesh ◽  
Laura Mazilescu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Graft Function ◽  
Machine Perfusion ◽  
Hypothermic Machine Perfusion ◽  
Kidney Perfusion

scholarly journals A Retrospective Propensity Score Matched Analysis Reveals Superiority of Hypothermic Machine Perfusion over Static Cold Storage in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 2311
Author(s):  
Silvia Gasteiger ◽  
Valeria Berchtold ◽  
Claudia Bösmüller ◽  
Lucie Dostal ◽  
Hanno Ulmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Transplantation ◽  
Propensity Score ◽  
Graft Survival ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Graft Function ◽  
Machine Perfusion ◽  
Hypothermic Machine Perfusion ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Matching Criteria

Hypothermic machine perfusion (HMP) has been introduced as an alternative to static cold storage (SCS) in kidney transplantation, but its true benefit in the clinical routine remains incompletely understood. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of HMP vs. SCS in kidney transplantation. All kidney transplants performed between 08/2015 and 12/2019 (n = 347) were propensity score (PS) matched for cold ischemia time (CIT), extended criteria donor (ECD), gender mismatch, cytomegalovirus (CMV) mismatch, re-transplantation and Eurotransplant (ET) senior program. A total of 103 HMP and 103 SCS instances fitted the matching criteria. Prior to PS matching, the CIT was longer in the HMP group (17.5 h vs. 13.3 h; p < 0.001), while the delayed graft function (DGF) rates were 29.8% and 32.3% in HMP and SCS, respectively. In the PS matched groups, the DGF rate was 64.1% in SCS vs. 31.1% following HMP: equivalent to a 51.5% reduction of the DGF rate (OR 0.485, 95% CI 0.318–0.740). DGF was associated with decreased 1- and 3-year graft survival (100% and 96.3% vs. 90.8% and 86.7%, p = 0.001 and p = 0.008) or a 4.1-fold increased risk of graft failure (HR = 4.108; 95% CI: 1.336–12.631; p = 0.014). HMP significantly reduces DGF in kidney transplantation. DGF remains a strong predictor of graft survival.

scholarly journals Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Marginal Liver Grafts and the Role of Hypothermic Machine Perfusion: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 846 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoltan Czigany ◽  
Isabella Lurje ◽  
Moritz Schmelzle ◽  
Wenzel Schöning ◽  
Robert Öllinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion ◽  
Graft Function ◽  
Organ Shortage ◽  
Machine Perfusion ◽  
Hypothermic Machine Perfusion ◽  
Critical Organ

Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) constitutes a significant source of morbidity and mortality after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). The allograft is metabolically impaired during warm and cold ischemia and is further damaged by a paradox reperfusion injury after revascularization and reoxygenation. Short-term and long-term complications including post-reperfusion syndrome, delayed graft function, and immune activation have been associated with IRI. Due to the current critical organ shortage, extended criteria grafts are increasingly considered for transplantation, however, with an elevated risk to develop significant features of IRI. In recent years, ex vivo machine perfusion (MP) of the donor liver has witnessed significant advancements. Here, we describe the concept of hypothermic (oxygenated) machine perfusion (HMP/HOPE) approaches and highlight which allografts may benefit from this technology. This review also summarizes clinical applications and the main aspects of ongoing randomized controlled trials on hypothermic perfusion. The mechanistic aspects of IRI and hypothermic MP—which include tissue energy replenishment, optimization of mitochondrial function, and the reduction of oxidative and inflammatory damage following reperfusion—will be comprehensively discussed within the context of current preclinical and clinical evidence. Finally, we highlight novel trends and future perspectives in the field of hypothermic MP in the context of recent findings of basic and translational research.

scholarly journals A simple ex vivo model of human renal allograft preservation using the gonadal vein

2019 ◽  
Vol 101 (8) ◽  
pp. 609-616
Author(s):  
WP Ries ◽  
Y Marie ◽  
K Patel ◽  
C Turnbull ◽  
TB Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Organ Preservation ◽  
Caspase 3 ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Human Model ◽  
Machine Perfusion ◽  
Flow Conditions ◽  
Ex Vivo Perfusion ◽  
Gonadal Vein ◽  
Hypothermic Machine Perfusion

Introduction Hypothermic machine perfusion, an organ preservation modality, involves flow of chilled preservation fluid through an allograft’s vasculature. This study describes a simple, reproducible, human model that allows for interrogation of flow effects during ex vivo organ perfusion. Materials and methods Gonadal veins from deceased human renal allografts were subjected to either static cold storage or hypothermic machine perfusion for up to 24 hours. Caspase-3, Krüppel-like factor 2 expression and electron microscopic analysis were compared between ‘flow’ and ‘no-flow’ conditions, with living donor gonadal vein sections serving as negative controls. Results The increase in caspase-3 expression was less pronounced for hypothermic machine-perfused veins compared with static cold storage (median-fold increase 1.2 vs 2.3; P < 0.05). Transmission electron microscopy provided ultrastructural corroboration of endothelial cell apoptosis in static cold storage conditions. For static cold storage preserved veins, Krüppel-like factor 2 expression diminished in a time-dependent manner between baseline and 12 hours (P < 0.05) but was abrogated and reversed by hypothermic machine perfusion (P < 0.05). Conclusions Our methodology is a simple, reproducible and successful model of ex vivo perfusion in the context of human organ preservation. To demonstrate the model’s utility, we establish that two widely used markers of endothelial health (caspase-3 and Krüppel-like factor 2) differ between the flow and no-flow conditions of the two predominant kidney preservation modalities. These findings suggest that ex vivo perfusion may mediate the induction of a biochemically favourable endothelial niche which may contribute tohypothermic machine perfusion’s association with improved renal transplantation outcomes.

scholarly journals Development of ex vivo normothermic perfusion as an innovative method to assess pancreases after preservation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Ogbemudia
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Gas Analysis ◽  
Machine Perfusion ◽  
Assessment Strategy ◽  
Hypothermic Machine Perfusion ◽  
Normothermic Perfusion ◽  
Pancreas Preservation ◽  
Normothermic Machine Perfusion ◽  
Lactate Levels

Ann Ogbemudia, Julien Branchereau (Joint first authors), Gabriella Hakim, Fungai Dengu, FaysalEl-Gilani, John Mulvey, Kaithlyn Rozenberg, Thomas Prudhomme, Letizia Lo Faro, James Hunter,Paul Johnson, Rutger Ploeg and Peter Friend   Objective Static cold storage (SCS) is the standard method for pancreas preservation but does not facilitate objective organ assessment prior to transplantation. Normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) has been used to test other abdominal and thoracic organs’ function and viability in transplantation settings. Our aim was to develop a NMP protocol specific for pancreases and then investigate its potential as an organ assessment strategy. Method 8 porcine pancreases were procured in conditions replicating donation after circulatory death with warm ischaemia time of 25 minutes. After 3 hours of static cold storage (SCS) the pancreases were divided into 3 experimental groups 1) the feasibility group (n=2) that underwent 2.5 hours of NMP 2) the SCS group (n = 2) that underwent an additional 6 hours of SCS prior to assessment on NMP for an hour and 3) the Oxygenated Hypothermic Machine Perfusion (oxyHMP) group (n = 4) that underwent 6 hours of oxyHMP followed by 1-hour assessment on NMP. The NMP protocol used autologous, leucodepleted blood delivered at a mean arterial pressure of 40mmHg with a temperature of 37oC. At timed intervals during NMP, perfusate samples were collected for gas analysis and perfusion parameters were recorded. Results The feasibility group was used to develop the NMP protocol and demonstrated stable perfusion parameters throughout NMP. Compared to the SCS group the oxyHMP group demonstrated better average perfusion characteristics with lower resistances, higher flow rates, lower mean lactate levels and physiological pH. The oxyHMP group maintained normal macroscopic appearances during NMP. At the end of NMP the SCS group had an average 32% weight increase compared to the oxyHMP group that were found to have a 17% weight reduction. Conclusion Normothermic machine perfusion of whole pancreases is feasible after cold preservation and potentially useful as an assessment strategy. Furthermore, it demonstrated that oxygenated HMP may be beneficial for pancreas preservation compared to SCS.

scholarly journals PRESERVAÇÃO DE FÍGADOS HUMANOS COM PERFUSÃO EX-VIVO: UMA VISÃO DO ESTADO DA ARTE

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-24
Author(s):  
Samuel Roque Alves ◽  
Lucas Medeiros Lopes ◽  
Ivelise Regina Canito Brasil
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Machine Perfusion ◽  
University Of Wisconsin ◽  
Hypothermic Machine Perfusion ◽  
Normothermic Machine Perfusion

SCS (Static Cold Storage) é a técnica mais utilizada para preservação de órgãos. A HMP (Hypothermic Machine Perfusion) foi inicialmente proposta por Belzer, nos anos 1960. A NMP (Normothermic machine perfusion) evita isquemia fria, mantém a função hepática, monitora a função do enxerto em tempo real pelo fluxo de produção de bile. O presente trabalho visa sumarizar estudos de preservação hepática ex-situ e os resultados com diferentes combinações de parâmetros, dando enfoque aos trabalhos com fígados humanos. Realizamos revisão da literatura, selecionamos 73 artigos, sendo 15 revisões de literatura e 58 estudos experimentais. Destes, oito foram realizados em humanos, 12 em porcos e 39 em ratos. Dos oito estudos com fígados humanos, cinco utilizaram HMP, dois utilizaram SNMP e um utilizou NMP. Todos mostraram melhora da função do enxerto e marcadores bioquímicos de lesão. Quanto às soluções utilizadas, a maioria usou a solução UW (University of Wisconsin), enquanto um trabalho utilizou solução de concentrado de hemácias. O tempo de perfusão variou de 30 minutos a 24 horas. A utilização de órgãos critério-expandidos surge como alternativa para pacientes esperando transplante. As máquinas de perfusão estão cada vez mais presentes no contexto do transplante de órgãos sólidos e serão essenciais para redução das filas de espera, fornecendo maior número de enxertos viáveis para transplante. O desenvolvimento de máquinas viáveis e práticas para perfusão de fígados humanos já está se tornando realidade e representa o futuro do transplante de fígado; espera-se que mais modelos e protocolos sejam testados nos próximos anos e passem a ter utilização clínica rotineira.

scholarly journals Normothermic Ex-vivo Kidney Perfusion in a Porcine Auto-Transplantation Model Preserves the Expression of Key Mitochondrial Proteins: An Unbiased Proteomics Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitriona M. McEvoy ◽  
Sergi Clotet-Freixas ◽  
Tomas Tokar ◽  
Chiara Pastrello ◽  
Shelby Reid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion Injury ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion ◽  
Graft Function ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Tca Cycle ◽  
Proteomics Analysis ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Kidney Perfusion

AbstractNormothermic ex-vivo kidney perfusion (NEVKP) results in significantly improved graft function in porcine auto-transplant models of DCD injury compared to static cold storage (SCS); however, the molecular mechanisms underlying these beneficial effects remain unclear. We performed an unbiased proteomics analysis of 28 kidney biopsies obtained at 3 time points from pig kidneys subjected to 30-minutes of warm ischemia, followed by 8 hours of NEVKP or SCS, and auto-transplantation. 70/6593 proteins quantified were differentially expressed between NEVKP and SCS groups (FDR<0.05). Proteins increased in NEVKP mediated key metabolic processes including fatty acid ß-oxidation, the TCA-cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. Comparison of our findings with external datasets of ischemia-reperfusion, and other models of kidney injury confirmed that 47 of our proteins represent a common signature of kidney injury reversed or attenuated by NEVKP. We validated key metabolic proteins (ETFB, CPT2) by immunoblotting. Transcription factor databases identified PPARGC1A, PPARA/G/D and RXRA/B as the upstream regulators of our dataset, and we confirmed their increased expression in NEVKP with RT-PCR. The proteome-level changes observed in NEVKP mediate critical metabolic pathways that may explain the improved graft function observed. These effects may be coordinated by PPAR-family transcription factors, and may represent novel therapeutic targets in ischemia-reperfusion injury.

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