No effect of remote ischaemic conditioning on inflammation in a porcine kidney transplantation model.

Main Problem: Delayed graft function after kidney transplantation is associated with decreased graft survival and increased patient mortality but the pathogenesis is poorly understood. Remote ischaemic conditioning (rIC) may prevent delayed graft function by an anti-inflammatory effect. In a porcine model of transplantation from adults to children, we investigated the inflammatory response in the transplanted kidney and the effect of rIC.