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‹ Mon · 23 Mar 2026
Near-term implementable finding

Advances in donor-derived cell-free DNA monitoring for solid organ transplantation

Blood tests detecting transplant rejection signals could help doctors catch problems earlier and better protect donated organs.

This narrative review synthesizes evidence on dd-cfDNA monitoring technologies (NGS and digital PCR) for detecting allograft rejection after solid organ transplantation, emphasizing analytical and preanalytical factors affecting clinical performance. The authors conclude dd-cfDNA is a valuable surveillance adjunct but requires standardized reporting frameworks and prospective outcome studies before broader clinical adoption.

What the study was

Study design
Narrative review
Population
Solid organ transplant recipients
Category
Diagnostics
Maturity
Validated
Journal
Frontiers in Immunology

Why it surfaced

Comprehensive review of dd-cfDNA assay landscape; directly relevant to liquid biopsy/cfDNA watchlist. Scores as STANDARD — review design limits novelty, and watchlist alignment is peripheral (transplant, not cancer screening).

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