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Early postoperative Galectin-3 for risk stratification of delayed graft function after kidney transplantation

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

A blood test for a protein called Galectin-3 may help predict if a new kidney will work slowly. This study looked at past records, so it shows a link, not proof of cause. Doctors could use this test to spot at-risk patients early.

Who did this work

Sakura Minami (Inserm) · Stefanny Muriel Figueroa Rodriguez (Inserm) · Fidaa Ibrahim (Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris) · Amélie Calmont (Inserm) · Christos Evangelos Chadjichristos (Inserm) · Carmen Lefaucheur (Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris) · Sophie Brouard (Inserm) · Jerome Han Yee Yu (Inserm) · Hoa Le Mai (Inserm) · Juliane Sen (Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris) · Benjamin Deniau (Inserm) · Emanuel Dudoignon (Inserm)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-09-25
https://doi.org/10.1093/ckj/sfag327