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Defatting liver during Machine Perfusion
Research suggests defatting livers during machine perfusion can improve transplant outcomes, but it’s still being studied. It seems likely that drugs like forskolin and L-carnitine help reduce liver fat, with early studies showing promise. The evidence leans toward machine perfusion, especially normothermic, being a key method for defatting, though more research is needed.
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