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Normothermic human kidney preservation drives iron accumulation and ferroptosis
1 Jul 2025
Abstract excerpt
Ex vivo normothermic machine perfusion has been proposed to protect deceased donor kidneys. However, its benefits remain ambiguous. We postulate that the use of red blood cells (RBCs) and associated secondary hemolysis may in fact cause renal injury, offsetting potential advantages. During 48-hour normothermic perfusion of seven human donor kidneys, we observed progressive hemolysis, leading to iron accumulation...
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