Donor biomarkers as predictors of organ use and recipient survival after neurologically deceased donor organ transplantation

ConclusionsPlasma biomarkers in neurologically deceased donors were associated with organ use. SLPI enhanced prediction within a liver transplantation model, whereas IL-6 before transplantation was significantly associated with recipient 3-year survival.Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT00987714.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research