Kidney Transplant Patients Face Hidden Blood Vessel Damage from Toxin Buildup

Researchers have identified a specific toxin—indoxyl sulphate—that accumulates in kidney transplant recipients and damages the tiny blood vessels that keep organs healthy. The finding could lead to new screening protocols and treatments that extend transplant longevity, a priority for healthcare systems managing the growing transplant waiting list.

Originaltitel: Indoxyl Sulphate Retention Is Associated with Microvascular Endothelial Dysfunction after Kidney Transplantation