Figure 4

Biochemical characteristics of HBD and DCD kidneys (A) POD4 and 7–24 h urine output (mean +/− standard deviation, *p < 0.05 **p < 0.01). (B–D) Post-operative serum electrolyte and acid–base regulation including (B) Serum Potassium. (C) Serum pH and (D) Serum bicarbonate levels. Values are expressed as mean +/− standard deviation. Statistical difference p < 0.05 with α: HBD vs DCD30min, $: HBD vs DCD60min, ¥: HBD vs DCD90min, *: HBD vs DCD120min, £: DCD30min vs DCD60min, †: DCD30min vs DCD90min, #: DCD30min vs DCD120min, γ:DCD60min vs DCD90min, &:DCD60min vs DCD120min, €:DCD90min vs DCD120min. In brackets: p < 0.01. POD Post-Operative Day, pH power of Hydrogen, HCO3 Bicarbonate, HBD Heart Beating Donor, DCD Donation after Cardiac Death.