Ratio of two proteins may add kidneys to the transplant donor pool

(Johns Hopkins Medicine) An investigation by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, in collaboration with researchers at 13 other medical institutions in the United States, has shown that two proteins found in deceased donor urine can be measured to define which donor organs -- including those with AKI -- are the best candidates for saving the lives of patients with kidney failure.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news