O-41: Intravenous Polyethylene Glycol Attenuates Intestinal Ischemia-reperfusion Injury in a Rat Model

Introduction: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) are non-toxic, water-soluble polymers. They are safely used in various clinical settings and are included in certain organ preservation solutions. PEG has anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, immunosuppressive, and membrane stabilising effects. Intravenous (IV) administration of high-molecular weight PEG (35kDa) has shown protective effects in ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) of hearts and livers. We aimed...