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M C J M Schreinemachers1, B M Doorschodt, S Florquin

  • 1Surgical Laboratory, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Transplantation Proceedings
|March 3, 2009
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POLYSOL, a new organ preservation solution, demonstrated superior efficacy in preserving warm ischemically damaged kidney grafts compared to histidine-tryptophane-ketoglutarate (HTK) solution, improving both function and structure.

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Area of Science:

  • Transplantation immunology
  • Nephrology
  • Organ preservation science

Background:

  • Warm ischemia significantly compromises kidney graft viability.
  • Current preservation solutions like histidine-tryptophane-ketoglutarate (HTK) have limitations in preserving damaged organs.
  • Novel organ preservation solutions are needed to improve transplant outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of POLYSOL, a low-viscosity colloid-based solution, for preserving warm ischemically damaged kidney grafts.
  • To compare POLYSOL's performance against the standard HTK solution in a preclinical model.
  • To assess the impact of POLYSOL on graft function and histological integrity.

Main Methods:

  • A preclinical porcine model was used, involving induced warm ischemia (30-minute vessel clamping) followed by nephrectomy.
  • Kidney grafts were preserved using either POLYSOL or HTK solution for 20 hours of cold storage (CS).
  • Preserved kidneys were heterotopically implanted, and renal function was monitored for 7 days, followed by histological analysis.

Main Results:

  • POLYSOL-preserved grafts exhibited immediate function post-reperfusion, with all grafts showing urine production within 24 hours, compared to only 3/6 in the HTK group.
  • The POLYSOL group demonstrated significantly improved renal function, evidenced by lower peak serum creatinine and blood urea levels.
  • Histological examination revealed reduced glomerular shrinking, tubular damage, edema, inflammation, and necrosis in POLYSOL-preserved grafts compared to HTK.

Conclusions:

  • POLYSOL is an effective solution for the washout and cold storage preservation of warm ischemically damaged kidney grafts.
  • POLYSOL significantly improves both the functional recovery and structural integrity of compromised kidney grafts compared to HTK.
  • These findings suggest POLYSOL holds promise for enhancing kidney transplantation outcomes, particularly for grafts subjected to warm ischemia.