Liver ischemia-reperfusion injury is a major complication of liver transplantation and is one of the leading causes for post-surgery hepatic dysfunction leading to an increased risk of postoperative morbidity and mortality. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (“UNOS”) there have been 160,722 liver transplants performed between January 1, 1988 and July 30, 2018. Currently there are 13,773 individuals on the waiting list for a liver transplant. Quickly restoring blood supply of ischemic liver as soon as possible is crucial for avoiding or reducing injury from ischemia, whereas strategies used to attenuate the damage induced by reperfusion, including ischemic preconditioning, ischemic postconditioning, and machine perfusion. These strategies are expensive, sometimes hard to perform in clinical surgeries, and difficult in maintaining liver functions in the case of acute injuries. Revive believes that the immunosuppressant and anti-inflammatory protective effects of CBD may provide a novel, more beneficial strategy to attenuate the damage induced by ischemia and reperfusion during liver transplantation.
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EVIO Inc. Appoints Felipe Campusano to Board of Directors
EVIO Inc. is a leading provider of cannabis testing and scientific research for the regulated cannabis industry. The Company's EVIO Labs division operates coast-to-coast providing state-mandated ancillary services to ensure the safety and quality of the nation's cannabis supply.
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