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In our hands, the RI obtained during the first 6 months after transplantation failed to predict renal allograft failure or death, whereas the RI measured 12-18 months after transplantation appeared useful to predict long-term allograft outcomes.

Influence of hematocrit on hemostasis in continuous venoven-treatment modality for patients with acute renal failure ous hemofiltration during acute renal failure.[1]. Since then, various other regimens for continuous Background. Hematocrit plays a major role in primary herenal replacement therapy, for example, continuous vemostasis by influencing blood viscosity and platelet adhesion.novenous hemofiltration (CVVH), have been developed. During continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH), it isCVVH is especially suitable in patients with water and suspected that an increased hematocrit is accompanied by an activation of hemostasis and frequently leads to thromboses electrolyte imbalances that are hemodynamically unstain the extracorporeal system. In order to examine this hypotheble [2]. The latter advantage and its ability to treat uremia sis, we studied the influence of hematocrit on hemostasis during effectively, even in cases of hypercatabolism, have led CVVH.to the rapid spread of this modality in recent years [3].Methods. Fourteen patients (8 men and 6 women, mean age Bleeding represents an important morbidity and mor-65 Ϯ 10 years) with acute renal failure undergoing CVVH were prospectively enrolled. Polysulfone hemofilters (AV 600; Fretality factor in acute renal failure (ARF), and therefore, senius, Oberursel, Germany) were used in all of the patients; changes in hemostasis during CVVH may influence the blood flow rates were adjusted to 120 ml/min. No blood prodprognosis of ARF [4, 5]. The continuous contact between ucts and coagulation-related medication, except unfractionated blood and thrombogeneic foreign materials (hemofilter, heparin, were applied. Study exclusion criteria included a history of thromboembolism and artificial heart valves. Hemosta-extracorporeal circulation system), inherent in CVVH,

The current COVID-19 pandemic represents a global challenge. A better understanding of the immune response against SARS-CoV-2 is key to unveil the differences in disease severity and to develop future vaccines targeting novel SARS-CoV-2 variants. Feature barcode technology combined with CITE-seq antibodies and DNA-barcoded peptide-MHC I Dextramer reagents enabled us to identify relevant SARS-CoV-2-derived epitopes and compare epitope-specific CD8+ T cell populations between mild and severe COVID-19. We identified a strong CD8+ T cell response against an S protein-derived epitope. CD8+ effector cells in severe COVID-19 displayed hyperactivation, T cell exhaustion and were missing characteristics of long-lived memory T cells. We identify A*0101 WTAGAAAYY as an immunogenic CD8+ T cell epitope with the ability to drive clonal expansion. We provide an in-depth characterization of the CD8+ T cell-mediated response to SARS-CoV-2 infection which will be relevant for the development of molecular and targeted therapies and potential adjustments of vaccination strategies.

Fibrinopeptide A and thrombin-antithrombin III complex were used respectively as markers for in vivo thrombin formation and beta-thromboglobulin as a marker for platelet activation. In cases of acute renal failure (ARF) a heightened plasma concentration in the hemostasis activation markers may occur, because of a renal elimination disturbance, without a previous activation of the hemostasis. In order to check the validity of fibrinopeptide A, thrombin-antithrombin III complex and beta-thromboglobulin as markers for the hemostasis activation in cases of ARF we examined 32 patients prior to renal replacement therapy. A significant rise in fibrinopeptide A (x +/- SD: 34 +/- 22 ng/mL, ref < 3.0), thrombin-antithrombin III complex (19 +/- 15 ng/mL, ref 1.0-4.0) and beta-thromboglobulin (149 +/- 58 U/mL, ref 10-40) was found. None of the parameters examined showed a correlation to the serum creatinine. A correlation was observed respectively between fibrinopeptide A (r = 0.34, p < .05), beta-thromboglobulin (r = 0.39, p < .05) and the beta-thromboglobulin/creatinine coefficient (0.50 +/- 0.30, r = 0.72, p < .001) on the one side and the thrombin-antithrombin III complex on the other. A greater rise in the concentration of all parameters in patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) was established, in contrast to patients without DIC (fibrinopeptide A: 44 +/- 31 vs. 32 +/- 20 ng/mL, beta-thromboglobulin: 169 +/- 57 vs. 144 +/- 60 U/mL, thrombin-antithrombin III complex 40 +/- 21 vs. 14 +/- 7 ng/mL, p < .05). Fibrinopeptide A and beta-thromboglobulin/creatinine coefficient in combination with the thrombin-antithrombin III complex can be employed as markers for the activation of hemostasis in cases of ARF there is no direct relationship between restricted kidney function in ARF and the plasma concentration of these markers, which behave similarly in spite of their varying elimination patterns.

Influence of hematocrit on hemostasis in continuous venoventreatment modality for patients with acute renal failure ous hemofiltration during acute renal failure. [1]. Since then, various other regimens for continuous Background. Hematocrit plays a major role in primary herenal replacement therapy, for example, continuous vemostasis by influencing blood viscosity and platelet adhesion. novenous hemofiltration (CVVH), have been developed. During continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH), it is CVVH is especially suitable in patients with water and suspected that an increased hematocrit is accompanied by an activation of hemostasis and frequently leads to thromboses electrolyte imbalances that are hemodynamically unstain the extracorporeal system. In order to examine this hypotheble [2]. The latter advantage and its ability to treat uremia sis, we studied the influence of hematocrit on hemostasis during effectively, even in cases of hypercatabolism, have led CVVH. to the rapid spread of this modality in recent years [3]. Methods. Fourteen patients (8 men and 6 women, mean age Bleeding represents an important morbidity and mor-65 Ϯ 10 years) with acute renal failure undergoing CVVH were prospectively enrolled.

IntroductionSARS-CoV-2 infection results in varying disease severity, ranging from asymptomatic infection to severe illness. A detailed understanding of the immune response to SARS-CoV-2 is critical to unravel the causative factors underlying differences in disease severity and to develop optimal vaccines against new SARS-CoV-2 variants.MethodsWe combined single-cell RNA and T cell receptor sequencing with CITE-seq antibodies to characterize the CD8+ T cell response to SARS-CoV-2 infection at high resolution and compared responses between mild and severe COVID-19.ResultsWe observed increased CD8+ T cell exhaustion in severe SARS-CoV-2 infection and identified a population of NK-like, terminally differentiated CD8+ effector T cells characterized by expression of FCGR3A (encoding CD16). Further characterization of NK-like CD8+ T cells revealed heterogeneity among CD16+ NK-like CD8+ T cells and profound differences in cytotoxicity, exhaustion, and NK-like differentiation between mild and severe disease conditions.DiscussionWe propose a model in which differences in the surrounding inflammatory milieu lead to crucial differences in NK-like differentiation of CD8+ effector T cells, ultimately resulting in the appearance of NK-like CD8+ T cell populations of different functionality and pathogenicity. Our in-depth characterization of the CD8+ T cell-mediated response to SARS-CoV-2 infection provides a basis for further investigation of the importance of NK-like CD8+ T cells in COVID-19 severity.

Hyponatremia is a relatively common side effect of medical treatment with SSRI or SSNRI in elderly patients. The therapy of choice in case of a hyponatremia due to a SIADH is to discontinue the antidepressive drugs and institute strict fluid restriction. Tolvaptan has recently emerged as a promising new therapeutic option for SIADH.