Brain stem death induces pro-inflammatory cytokine production and cardiac dysfunction in sheep model

Brain stem death induces pro-inflammatory cytokine production and cardiac dysfunction in sheep model

Introduction: Organs procured following brain stem death (BSD) are the main source of organ grafts for transplantation. However, BSD is associated with inflammatory responses that may damage the organ and affect both the quantity and quality of organs available for transplant. Therefore, we aimed to...

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Main Authors: K. Walweel, A.C. Boon, L.E. See Hoe, N.G. Obonyo, S.E. Pedersen, S.D. Diab, M.R. Passmore, K. Hyslop, S.M. Colombo, N.J. Bartnikowski, M. Bouquet, M.A. Wells, D.M. Black, L.P. Pimenta, A.K. Stevenson, K. Bisht, K. Skeggs, L. Marshall, A. Prabhu, L.N. James, D.G. Platts, P.S. Macdonald, D.C. McGiffin, J.Y. Suen, J.F. Fraser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-10-01
Series:Biomedical Journal
Subjects:
Brain stem death
Transplantation
Endothelin-1
Inflammation
Cytokines
Troponin
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2319417021001426

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