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  • Title: Stem cell factor, interleukin-16, and interleukin-2 receptor alpha are predictive biomarkers for delayed and slow graft function.
    Author: Alachkar N, Ugarte R, Huang E, Womer KL, Montgomery R, Kraus E, Rabb H.
    Journal: Transplant Proc; 2010 Nov; 42(9):3399-405. PubMed ID: 21094786.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Delayed graft function (DGF) and slow graft function (SGF) due to ischemic and reperfusion injury (IRI) are common complications of deceased donor kidney transplantation. We tested whether a panel of serum and urine cytokines represent early biomarkers for DGF and SGF. METHODS: We collected serum and urine samples from 61 patients 48 hours posttransplantation and used a multiplex enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique to measure levels of 23 cytokines. Fourteen patients developed poor graft function (PGF), with 6 having DGF and 8 with SGF. RESULTS: Area under receiver operation characteristics curve (AUC) demonstrated the following: serum levels of SCF (0.88) and interleukin (IL) 16 (0.74). CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that a select panel of cytokines measured early post kidney transplantation may predict poor graft function.
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