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Transplantation of a beating heart: A first in man

Abstract Background In the current practice, graft ischaemia and reperfusion injury (IRI) is considered an inevitable component in organ transplantation, contributes to compromised organ quality, inferior graft survival and limitations in organ..

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Mechanisms of oxidative stress and myocardial protection during open-heart surgery

Abstract We investigated MBL2 and MASP2 genotypes, serum MBL (mannose-binding lectin) levels and activities of its complexes with associated serine Cold heart protection via cardioplegia administration, limits the amount of oxygen demand. Systemic normothermia..

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