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Donor\u2010derived cell\u2010free DNA (ddcfDNA) has emerged as a promising non\u2010invasive biomarker for detecting graft injury, but data on its early post\u2010transplant kinetics, baseline levels, and the influence of donor and recipient factors in stable pediatric populations remain limited.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To prospectively characterize the early postoperative patterns of ddcfDNA and explore baseline ranges in clinically stable pediatric recipients of living donor liver transplants (LDLT), while evaluating the influence of recipient and donor demographic and clinical variables on ddcfDNA dynamics for improved non\u2010invasive graft monitoring.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In a cohort of 22 stable pediatric LDLT recipients, ddcfDNA levels were measured longitudinally using the Trunome GrafAssure assay at postoperative days 1\u20132, 7, 10\u201314, and 30\u201331. Concurrent liver function tests and clinical data were also collected. Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate correlations and determine the significance of the observed relationships.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>ddcfDNA peaked on days 1\u20132 (~9.0%, 2.3\u2009ng\/mL), declined sharply by day 7 (~2.4%, 1.0\u2009ng\/mL), and stabilized by days 30\u201331 (~2.0%, 0.2\u2009ng\/mL). Liver enzymes decreased gradually. The absolute quantification values and the ddcfDNA percentage correlated with AST and ALT early post\u2010transplant, with associations diminishing over time. Recipient and donor characteristics did not significantly affect ddcfDNA levels.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>dd\u2010cfDNA demonstrates rapid postoperative clearance and stable longitudinal trends in clinically stable pediatric liver transplant recipients. The baseline values and kinetic patterns characterized provide a preliminary reference framework for future comparative studies evaluating dd\u2010cfDNA behavior during graft dysfunction, rejection, or other adverse events in the early postoperative and surveillance periods.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/petr.70410","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,3]],"date-time":"2026-08-03T10:21:46Z","timestamp":1785752506000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Characterizing Early Donor\u2010Derived\n                    <scp>cfDNA<\/scp>\n                    Kinetics in Stable Pediatric Living\u2010Donor Liver Transplant Recipients"],"prefix":"10.1111","volume":"30","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-9644-9838","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Naresh","family":"Shanmugam","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"The Institute of Liver Disease and Transplantation, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre  Chennai India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Avinash","family":"Ramani","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Molecular Biology, Acrannolife Genomics Private Limited  Chennai India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-7789-8267","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Bhavani","family":"Gunasekaran","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Molecular Biology, Acrannolife Genomics Private Limited  Chennai India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-2009-9450","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Pavan Kumar K.","family":"Bapatla","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Molecular Biology, Acrannolife Genomics Private Limited  Chennai India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0006-2016-9796","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Nivethitha","family":"Jayakanthan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Molecular Biology, Acrannolife Genomics Private Limited  Chennai India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0002-8111-6410","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Ebila","family":"Yesudhasan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Molecular Biology, Acrannolife Genomics Private Limited  Chennai India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0009-6133-5748","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Mohanty","family":"Rithika","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Molecular Biology, Acrannolife Genomics Private Limited  Chennai India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Agragesh","family":"Ramani","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Molecular Biology, Acrannolife Genomics Private Limited  Chennai India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3342-6326","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Anu","family":"Vasudevan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"The Institute of Liver Disease and Transplantation, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre  Chennai India"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-2649-0058","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"V. 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