Cytokines Removal During Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion: Initial Clinical Experience

Lung Perfusion (EVLP) can be potentially used to manipulate organs and to achieve a proper reconditioning process. During EVLP pro-inflammatory cytokines have been shown to accumulate in perfusate over time and their production is correlated with poor outcomes of the graft. Aim of the present study...

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Published in:Transplant international 2023-08, Vol.36, p.10777-10777
Main Authors: Boffini, Massimo, Marro, Matteo, Simonato, Erika, Scalini, Fabrizio, Costamagna, Andrea, Fanelli, Vito, Barbero, Cristina, Solidoro, Paolo, Brazzi, Luca, Rinaldi, Mauro
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Language:English
Subjects:
Cytokines
Extracorporeal Circulation
Health Archive
Humans
Interleukin-10
Lung Transplantation
Perfusion
Tissue and Organ Harvesting - methods
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Summary:Lung Perfusion (EVLP) can be potentially used to manipulate organs and to achieve a proper reconditioning process. During EVLP pro-inflammatory cytokines have been shown to accumulate in perfusate over time and their production is correlated with poor outcomes of the graft. Aim of the present study is to investigate the feasibility and safety of cytokine adsorption during EVLP. From July 2011 to March 2020, 54 EVLP procedures have been carried out, 21 grafts treated with an adsorption system and 33 without. Comparing the grafts perfused during EVLP with or without cytokine adsorption, the use of a filter significantly decreased the levels of IL10 and GCSFat the end of the procedure. Among the 38 transplanted patients, the adsorption group experienced a significant decreased IL6, IL10, MCP1 and GCSF concentrations and deltas compared to the no-adsorption group, with a lower in-hospital mortality ( = 0.03) and 1-year death rate ( = 0.01). This interventional study is the first human experience suggesting the safety and efficacy of a porous polymer beads adsorption device in reducing the level of inflammatory mediators during EVLP. Clinical impact of cytokines reduction during EVLP must be evaluated in further studies.
ISSN:1432-2277
0934-0874
1432-2277
DOI:10.3389/ti.2023.10777