Rapid and Nondestructive Detection of Proline in Serum Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Partial Least Squares by Kejing Zhu, Shengsheng Zhang, Keyu Yue, Yaming Zuo, Yulin Niu, Qing Wu, Wei Pan

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The added value of coupling anti-dsDNA and anti-chromatin antibodies in follow-up monitoring of systemic lupus erythematosus patients by Caroline Carlé, Françoise Fortenfant, Chloé Bost, Julie Belliere, Stanislas Faguer, Dominique Chauveau, Antoine Huart, David Ribes, Laurent Alric, Gregory Pugnet, Laurent Sailler, Yves Renaudineau

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Heme Oxygenase-1-Modified Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Combined with Normothermic Machine Perfusion Repairs Bile Duct Injury in a Rat Model of DCD Liver Transplantation via A... by Xuan Tian, Huan Cao, Longlong Wu, Weiping Zheng, Mengshu Yuan, Xiang Li, Hongli Song, Zhongyang Shen

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Breakdown in the Organ Donation Process and Its Effect on Organ Availability by Manik Razdan, Howard B. Degenholtz, Jeremy M. Kahn, Julia Driessen

“…Adjusted effect of process breakdown on organs transplanted from an eligible decedent was examined using multivariable zero-inflated Poisson regression. …”
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The Effect of Immunosuppressive Drugs on MDSCs in Transplantation by Fan Yang, Yang Li, Qian Zhang, Liang Tan, Longkai Peng, Yong Zhao

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Immune Responses to Tissue-Restricted Nonmajor Histocompatibility Complex Antigens in Allograft Rejection by Ankit Bharat, T. Mohanakumar

“…Testing for preexisting and de novo immune responses to tissue-restricted SAgs and treatment based on immune responses after organ transplantation may improve short- and long-term outcomes after transplantation.…”
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Comment on: Age Matters. What Affects the Cumulative Lifespan of a Transplanted Liver? by Paolo De Simone, MD, PhD, Quirino Lai, MD, PhD

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Role of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases in Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury during Heart Transplantation by Giuseppe Vassalli, Giuseppina Milano, Tiziano Moccetti

“…In solid organ transplantation, ischemia/reperfusion (IR) injury during organ procurement, storage and reperfusion is an unavoidable detrimental event for the graft, as it amplifies graft inflammation and rejection. …”
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Immunosuppressant-Associated Neurotoxicity Responding to Olanzapine by James A. Bourgeois, Ana Hategan

“…Immunosuppressants, particularly tacrolimus, can induce neurotoxicity in solid organ transplantation cases. A lower clinical threshold to switch from tacrolimus to another immunosuppressant agent has been a common approach to reverse this neurotoxicity. …”
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Artificial intelligence in kidney transplantation: a 30-year bibliometric analysis of research trends, innovations, and future directions by Ying Jia He, Pin Lin Liu, Tao Wei, Tao Liu, Yi Fei Li, Jing Yang, Wen Xing Fan

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Choledochoplasty with Gallbladder Wall Free Flap: A Novel Technique for Large Bile Duct Defects from Mirizzi Syndrome in High-Risk Patients—A Case Report and Literature Review by Louis F. Chai, Gary S. Xiao

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Advances in liver engineering with cell, scaffold, and vascularization by Chunyan Liu, Yulian Wang, Xuqian Zhou, Lei Dong

“…Liver tissue engineering is a promising alternative to organ transplantation for the treatment of end-stage liver disease, acute liver failure, and liver-based metabolic disorders. …”
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Challenges in advanced heart failure care in Japan: Bridging the gap in durable mechanical circulatory support utilization and heart transplantation by Satoshi Miyashita, MD, Francisco B. Alexandrino, MD, Amanda R. Vest, MBBS, MPH, Tomohiro Fujisaki, MD, Wai Hong Wilson Tang, MD, Yasumasa Tsukamoto, MD, PhD, Koichiro Kinugawa, MD, PhD

“…However, the unique sociocultural landscape of Japan, coupled with a historically controversial background of organ transplantation, has impeded progress in these areas. …”
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TFCP2 Genetic Polymorphism Is Associated with Predisposition to and Transplant Prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Zhikun Liu, Feng Gao, Zhou Shao, Haiyang Xie, Lin Zhou, Xiao Xu, Shusen Zheng

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Glutathione-S-Transferase p1 Gene Promoter Methylation in Cell-Free DNA as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Tool for Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jinghe Ye, Mao Wu, Long He, Peng Chen, Hongtao Liu, Hongwei Yang

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Shift in the profile and prognostic implications in invasive fungal rhinosinusitis: experience of 10 years in a tertiary center by Raúl Mellidez-Acosta, Lidia Torres-García, Miguel Saro-Buendía, Natalia Jaramillo-Ángel, Javier Cabrera-Guijo, Catalina Bancalari-Díaz, Noelia Muñoz-Fernández, Lucas Fito-Martorell, Miguel Armengot-Carceller, Alfonso García-Piñero

“…Less fulminant courses have been evidenced, being oncohematotological disease and solid organ transplantation the main predisposing conditions, instead of poorly controlled diabetes. …”
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A Patient Presenting with Concurrent Testis Torsion and Epididymal Leiomyoma by E. Arpali, A. Tok

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Therapeutic efficacy and prognostic indicators in re-resection for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma: Insights from a retrospective study by Qi Fan, MM, Pengcheng Wei, MM, Delin Ma, MD, Qian Cheng, MD, Jie Gao, MD, Jiye Zhu, MD, Zhao Li, MD

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Evaluation of T Cell Immunity against Human Cytomegalovirus: Impact on Patient Management and Risk Assessment of Vertical Transmission by Giulia Freer, Paola Quaranta, Mauro Pistello

“…However, on particular occasions, it may represent a serious risk, as active infection is associated with rejection and disease after solid organ transplantation or fetal transmission during pregnancy. …”
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Gender disparity in living organ donation: a qualitative analysis of experiences and perceptions of female donors in Pakistan by Muhammad Ishaq, Javeria Saleem, Ruhma Binte Shahzad, Mahrukh Iqbal, Abida Tehreem, Raja Sajjad Asghar, Aleena Touqeer, Gul Mehar Javaid Bukkhari

“…Objectives This study aims to explore and analyse the interplay of sociocultural, psychological and institutional factors, gender roles and power dynamics in shaping the decision-making processes and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab, specifically focusing on women.Design This study employed a qualitative approach, using in-depth interviews to delve into the narratives and experiences of living kidney and liver donors in Punjab.Setting Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.Participants 17 participants registered at the PHOTA for kidney or liver donation.Results Interviews with living donors at PHOTA, Lahore, provided qualitative data, which was then systematically coded and analysed to identify recurring themes that explore the underlying social and cultural reasons for the observed gender disparity. …”
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