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Editorial Board page iii Full-Text PDF (109 KB)
Contents pages xv-xxiv Full-Text PDF (137 KB)
Joint Meeting of the International Pancreas and Islet Association and International Xenotransplantation Association
Pancreas and Islet Transplantation
Similar Early Complication Rate in Simultaneous Pancreas and Kidney Recipients on Tacrolimus/Mycophenolate Mofetil Versus Tacrolimus/Sirolimus Immunosuppressive Regimens P. Girman, K. Lipar, R. Koznarova, P. Boucek, J. Kriz, M. Kocik, T. Havrdova, M. Adamec, F. Saudek pages 1999-2002 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (121 KB)
Anti-CD25 Antibody (Daclizumab) Maintenance Therapy in Pancreas Transplantation V.A. Kirchner, T.M. Suszynski, D.M. Radosevich, A. Humar, T.B. Dunn, M.J. Hill, E.B. Finger, D.E.R. Sutherland, R. Kandaswamy pages 2003-2005 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (117 KB)
Alemtuzumab with Rapid Steroid Taper in Simultaneous Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation: Comparison to Induction with Antithymocyte Globulin K.S. Reddy, Y. Devarapalli, M. Mazur, K. Hamawi, H. Chakkera, A. Moss, K. Mekeel, D. Post, R. Heilman, D. Mulligan pages 2006-2008 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (101 KB)
Simultaneous Pancreas and Kidney Transplantation With Concurrent Allograft Nephrectomy for Recipients With Prior Renal Transplants Lost to BK Virus Nephropathy: Two Case Reports S. Kubal, J.A. Powelson, T.E. Taber, M.L. Goble, J.A. Fridell pages 2009-2010 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (91 KB)
Pancreas Oxygen Persufflation Increases ATP Levels as Shown by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance W.E. Scott, B.P. Weegman, J. Ferrer-Fabrega, S.A. Stein, T. Anazawa, V.A. Kirchner, M.D. Rizzari, J. Stone, S. Matsumoto, B.E. Hammer, A.N. Balamurugan, L.S. Kidder, T.M. Suszynski, E.S. Avgoustiniatos, S.G. Stone, L.A. Tempelman, D.E.R. Sutherland, B.J. Hering, K.K. Papas pages 2011-2015 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (728 KB)
Persufflation Improves Pancreas Preservation When Compared With the Two-Layer Method W.E. Scott, T.D. O'Brien, J. Ferrer-Fabrega, E.S. Avgoustiniatos, B.P. Weegman, T. Anazawa, S. Matsumoto, V.A. Kirchner, M.D. Rizzari, M.P. Murtaugh, T.M. Suszynski, T. Aasheim, L.S. Kidder, B.E. Hammer, S.G. Stone, L.A. Tempelman, D.E.R. Sutherland, B.J. Hering, K.K. Papas pages 2016-2019 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1256 KB)
Continuous Real-time Viability Assessment of Kidneys Based on Oxygen Consumption B.P. Weegman, V.A. Kirchner, W.E. Scott, E.S. Avgoustiniatos, T.M. Suszynski, J. Ferrer-Fabrega, M.D. Rizzari, L.S. Kidder, R. Kandaswamy, D.E.R. Sutherland, K.K. Papas pages 2020-2023 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (896 KB)
Improved Method of Human Islet Isolation for Young Donors M. Shimoda, H. Noguchi, B. Naziruddin, Y. Fujita, D. Chujo, M. Takita, H. Peng, Y. Tamura, G.S. Olsen, K. Sugimoto, T. Itoh, N. Onaca, M.F. Levy, P.A. Grayburn, S. Matsumoto pages 2024-2026 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (100 KB)
Islet Isolation From Human Pancreas With Extended Cold Ischemia Time W.M. Kühtreiber, L.T. Ho, A. Kamireddy, J.A.W. Yacoub, D.W. Scharp pages 2027-2031 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (549 KB)
Improved Method of Porcine Pancreas Procurement With Arterial Flush and Ductal Injection Enhances Islet Isolation Outcome T. Anazawa, A.N. Balamurugan, K.K. Papas, E.S. Avgoustiniatos, J. Ferrer, S. Matsumoto, D.E.R. Sutherland, B.J. Hering pages 2032-2035 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (257 KB)
Rapid Quantitative Assessment of the Pig Pancreas Biopsy Predicts Islet Yield T. Anazawa, A.N. Balamurugan, S. Matsumoto, S.A. LaFreniere, T.D. O'Brien, D.E.R. Sutherland, B.J. Hering pages 2036-2039 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (736 KB)
The Impact of Ischemic Stress on the Quality of Isolated Pancreatic Islets M. Goto, T. Imura, A. Inagaki, N. Ogawa, H. Yamaya, K. Fujimori, Y. Kurokawa, S. Satomi pages 2040-2042 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (169 KB)
A New Method to Value Efficiency of Enzyme Blends for Pancreatic Tissue Digestion M. Salamone, G. Seidita, A. Cuttitta, S. Rigogliuso, S. Mazzola, F. Bertuzzi, G. Ghersi pages 2043-2048 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1704 KB)
Assessment of Human Islet Isolation With Four Different Collagenases M. Shimoda, H. Noguchi, B. Naziruddin, Y. Fujita, D. Chujo, M. Takita, H. Peng, Y. Tamura, G.S. Olsen, K. Sugimoto, T. Itoh, N. Onaca, M.F. Levy, P.A. Grayburn, S. Matsumoto pages 2049-2051 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (103 KB)
Tissue Dissociation Enzyme Neutral Protease Assessment A.G. Breite, F.E. Dwulet, R.C. McCarthy pages 2052-2054 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (248 KB)
Culture of Impure Human Islet Fractions in the Presence of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Prevents Insulin Cleavage and Improves Islet Recovery G. Loganathan, R.K. Dawra, S. Pugazhenthi, A.C. Wiseman, M.A. Sanders, A.K. Saluja, D.E.R. Sutherland, B.J. Hering, A.N. Balamurugan pages 2055-2057 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (287 KB)
Inhibition of Inflammatory Cytokine-Induced Response in Human Islet Cells by Withaferin A H. Peng, G. Olsen, Y. Tamura, H. Noguchi, S. Matsumoto, M.F. Levy, B. Naziruddin pages 2058-2061 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (800 KB)
Excellence of Suito Index for Assessing Clinical Outcome of Islet Transplantation S. Matsumoto, H. Noguchi, M. Takita, M. Shimoda, Y. Tamura, G. Olsen, D. Chujo, B. Naziruddin, N. Onaca, M.F. Levy pages 2062-2064 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (108 KB)
Secretory Unit of Islet Transplant Objects (SUITO) Index Can Predict Outcome of Intravenous Glucose Tolerance Test M. Takita, S. Matsumoto, H. Noguchi, M. Shimoda, D. Chujo, T. Itoh, K. Sugimoto, Y. Tamura, G.S. Olsen, B. Naziruddin, N. Onaca, M.F. Levy pages 2065-2067 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (193 KB)
Pancreata From Pediatric Donors Restore Insulin Independence in Adult Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Recipients C. Socci, E. Orsenigo, I. Santagostino, A. Caumo, R. Caldara, D. Parolini, L. Aldrighetti, R. Castoldi, M. Frasson, M. Carvello, L. Ghirardelli, A. Secchi, V. Di Carlo, C. Staudacher pages 2068-2070 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (165 KB)
Neurogenic Differentiation 1 Directs Differentiation of Cytokeratin 19–Positive Human Pancreatic Nonendocrine Cells into Insulin-Producing Cells M. Shimoda, S. Chen, H. Noguchi, S. Matsumoto, P.A. Grayburn pages 2071-2074 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (615 KB)
An Acidic pH and Activation of Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase Stimulate Differentiation of Pancreatic Progenitors Into Insulin-Producing Cells T. Koblas, K. Zacharovova, Z. Berkova, P. Girman, F. Saudek pages 2075-2080 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (2699 KB)
Induction of Insulin-Producing Cells From Human Pancreatic Progenitor Cells H. Noguchi, B. Naziruddin, M. Shimoda, Y. Fujita, D. Chujo, M. Takita, H. Peng, K. Sugimoto, T. Itoh, Y. Tamura, G.S. Olsen, N. Kobayashi, N. Onaca, S. Hayashi, M.F. Levy, S. Matsumoto pages 2081-2083 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (101 KB)
Comparison of Fresh and Cultured Islets From Human and Porcine Pancreata H. Noguchi, B. Naziruddin, M. Shimoda, Y. Fujita, D. Chujo, M. Takita, H. Peng, K. Sugimoto, T. Itoh, Y. Tamura, G.S. Olsen, N. Kobayashi, N. Onaca, M.F. Levy, S. Matsumoto pages 2084-2086 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (271 KB)
Effects of Pancreas Transplantation on Oxidative Stress in Pulmonary Tissue from Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats C.T. Spadella, O.A.X. Suarez, A.N. Lucchesi, S.F.G. Marques, A.J.M. Cataneo pages 2087-2091 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (612 KB)
Pancreas Transplantation Prevents Morphologic and Ultrastructural Changes in Pulmonary Parenchyma of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats C.T. Spadella, O.A.X. Suarez, A.N. Lucchesi, A.J.M. Cataneo pages 2092-2096 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (978 KB)
Vascularization of Artificial Beds for Pancreatic Islet Transplantation in a Rat Model J. Kriz, D. Jirak, G.J. Vilk, P. Girman, D.J. White, M. Hajek, F. Saudek pages 2097-2101 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (2104 KB)
C5a-Inhibitory Peptide Combined with Gabexate Mesilate Prevents the Instant Blood-Mediated Inflammatory Reaction in a Rat Model of Islet Transplantation K. Tokodai, M. Goto, A. Inagaki, W. Nakanishi, N. Okada, H. Okada, S. Satomi pages 2102-2103 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (156 KB)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Transplanted Mouse Islets Labeled With Chitosan-Coated Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles J.-H. Juang, J.-J. Wang, C.-R. Shen, C.-H. Kuo, Y.-W. Chien, H.-Y. Kuo, Z.-T. Tsai, T.-C. Yen pages 2104-2108 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1199 KB)
Effect of Triple Costimulation Blockade on Islet Allograft Survival in Sensitized Mice R. Diab, T. Iwata, M. Corbascio, A. Tibell, H. Ekberg, J. Holgersson, M. Kumagai-Braesch pages 2109-2111 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (97 KB)
Imaging of Human Islet Vascularization Using a Dorsal Window Model O. Sabek, M.W. Gaber, C.M. Wilson, J.A. Zawaski, D.W. Fraga, O. Gaber pages 2112-2114 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1105 KB)
Xenotransplantation
A Survey of the Attitudes of Scientists Toward Xenotransplantation in Taiwan S.-Y. Yen, S.-M. Lee, C.-F. Tu, S.-M. Tang, J.d.D. Tapsoba pages 2117-2121 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (831 KB)
Some Ethical Aspects of Xenotransplantation in Light of the Proposed European Directive on the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes M. Jorqui-Azofra, C.M. Romeo-Casabona pages 2122-2125 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (119 KB)
The Attitude of Scottish Citizens to Xenotransplantation in the South East of Spain: An Emerging Population Subgroup A. Ríos, L. Martínez-Alarcón, J. Sánchez, N. Jarvis, G. Ramis, A. López, P. Parrilla, P. Ramírez pages 2126-2129 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (121 KB)
Are Veterinary Students in Favor of Xenotransplantation? An Opinion Study in a Spanish University With a Xenotransplantation Program L. Martínez-Alarcón, A. Ríos, G. Ramis, J.J. Quereda, J.M. Herrero, A. Muñoz, P. Parrilla, P. Ramírez pages 2130-2133 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (120 KB)
Infection of Porcine Cells with Human Herpesviruses J.H. Kim, E.-S. Jung, Y. Kwon, E.-Y. Choi, H. Jeong, S. Kim, C.-G. Park, S.-J. Kim, E.-S. Hwang pages 2134-2137 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (706 KB)
The In Vitro Protection of Human Decay Accelerating Factor and hDAF/Heme Oxygenase-1 Transgenes in Porcine Aortic Endothelial Cells Against Sera of Formosan Macaques C.-F. Tu, H.-C. Tai, C.-P. Wu, L.-L. Ho, Y.-J. Lin, C.-S. Hwang, T.-S. Yang, J.-M. Lee, Y.-L. Tseng, C.-C. Huang, C.-N. Weng, P.-H. Lee pages 2138-2141 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (815 KB)
In Vitro Production of Multigene Transgenic Blastocysts via Sperm-Mediated Gene Transfer Allows Rapid Screening of Constructs to Be Used in Xenotransplantation Experiments A. Vargiolu, S. Manzini, M. de Cecco, M.L. Bacci, M. Forni, G. Galeati, M.G. Cerrito, M. Busnelli, M. Lavitrano, R. Giovannoni pages 2142-2145 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (275 KB)
ABO and RH1 Blood Group Phenotyping in Pigs (Sus scrofa) Using Microtyping Cards L. Martínez-Alarcón, G. Ramis, M.J. Majado, J.J. Quereda, J.M. Herrero-Medrano, A. Ríos, P. Ramírez, A. Muñoz pages 2146-2148 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (704 KB)
Surgical and Nonsurgical Complications of a Pig to Baboon Heterotopic Heart Transplantation Model P.C. Corcoran, K.A. Horvath, A.K. Singh, R.F. Hoyt, M.L. Thomas, M.A. Eckhaus, M.M. Mohiuddin pages 2149-2151 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (93 KB)
Left Ventricular Pressure Measurement by Telemetry Is an Effective Means to Evaluate Transplanted Heart Function in Experimental Heterotopic Cardiac Xenotransplantation K.A. Horvath, P.C. Corcoran, A.K. Singh, R.F. Hoyt, C. Carrier, M.L. Thomas, M.M. Mohiuddin pages 2152-2155 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1107 KB)
Case Reports
Super-High-Dose Islet Transplantation Is Associated With High SUITO Index and Prolonged Insulin Independence: A Case Report S. Matsumoto, H. Noguchi, M. Takita, M. Shimoda, Y. Tamura, G. Olsen, B. Naziruddin, N. Onaca, M.F. Levy pages 2156-2158 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (212 KB)
ET-Kyoto Ductal Injection and Density-Adjusted Purification Combined With Potent Anti-Inflammatory Strategy Facilitated Single-Donor Islet Transplantation: Case Reports S. Matsumoto, H. Noguchi, M. Takita, M. Shimoda, Y. Tamura, G. Olsen, B. Naziruddin, N. Onaca, M.F. Levy pages 2159-2161 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (225 KB)
Percutaneous Embolization of Periduodenal Varix Due to Portal Hypertension in a Patient With Kidney–Pancreas Transplantation: A Case Report I. Fontana, M. Bertocchi, S. Di Domenico, E. Andorno, G. Santori, A. Magoni Rossi, G. Gasloli, C. Ferro, U.G. Rossi, G. Bovio, U. Valente pages 2162-2163 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (719 KB)
First Congress of the Italian Society for Safety and Quality in Transplantation
Preface
Preface Franco Filipponi page 2169 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (65 KB)
Risk Management
The Italian Society for Safety and Quality in Transplantation (SISQT) F. Filipponi pages 2173-2174 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (80 KB)
Electrical Safety During Transplantation G.L. Amicucci, L. Di Lollo, F. Fiamingo, V. Mazzocchi, G. Platania, D. Ranieri, R. Razzano, G. Camin, G. Sebastiani, P. Gentile pages 2175-2180 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (618 KB)
National Policies for Risk Management in Italy A. Ghirardini, R. Cardone, A. De Feo, G. Leomporra, G.D. Cannizzaro, A. Sgrò, F. Palumbo pages 2181-2183 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (104 KB)
Organ Donation
Unintended Transplantation of Three Organs from an HIV-Positive Donor: Report of the Analysis of an Adverse Event in a Regional Health Care Service in Italy T. Bellandi, S. Albolino, R. Tartaglia, F. Filipponi pages 2187-2189 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (96 KB)
Do “Silent” Brain Deaths Affect Potential Organ Donation? F. Procaccio, L. Rizzato, A. Ricci, S. Venettoni, A. Nanni Costa pages 2190-2191 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (82 KB)
Safety of Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation: A Review A. Bosi, B. Bartolozzi pages 2192-2194 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (102 KB)
Efficiency of the Tissue Procurement Process: What Evaluation Tools? A. Saviozzi, G. Bozzi, P. De Simone, F. Filipponi pages 2195-2196 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (290 KB)
Ensuring Safety and Quality of Tissues in Italy: Application of European Directives E. Porta, D. Fehily, F. Bariani, A. Nanni Costa pages 2197-2199 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (386 KB)
The Role of Nurses in the Risk Management of Organ and Tissue Donation A. Saviozzi pages 2200-2201 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (86 KB)
Kidney Transplantation
Calcineurin Inhibitors in Renal Transplantation Still Needed but in Reduced Doses: A Review C. Ponticelli, M.P. Scolari pages 2205-2208 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (113 KB)
Analysis of Four Scoring Systems and Monocentric Experience to Optimize Criteria for Marginal Kidney Transplantation M. Messina, F. Fop, E. Gallo, M. Tamagnone, G.P. Segoloni pages 2209-2213 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (346 KB)
C4d-Positive Renal Allograft Rejection Biopsies in Cyclosporine-Treated Patients: Single-Center Incidence and Outcome M. Valente, L. Furian, F. Marchini, S. Marino, M. Cardillo, P. Rigotti, F.B. Aiello pages 2214-2217 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (977 KB)
Kidney Graft Survival Rates Do Not Improve by Era: The Impact of the Age Factor P. Carta, L. Di Maria, M. Zanazzi, M. Bartiromo, S. Farsetti, E. Bertoni, M. Salvadori pages 2218-2219 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (79 KB)
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