Beta 2-microglobulin kinetics in maintenance hemodialysis: a comparison of conventional and high-flux dialyzers and the effects of dialyzer reuse

• Published in: American journal of kidney diseases Vol. 13; no. 5; p. 390
• Main Authors: DiRaimondo, C R, Pollak, V E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.1989
• Subjects: Aged; Anaphylatoxins - analysis; beta 2-Microglobulin - metabolism; Biocompatible Materials; Cellulose - analogs & derivatives; Complement C3 - analysis; Complement C3a; Female; Humans; Kidneys, Artificial; Kinetics; Leukocyte Count; Male; Membranes, Artificial; Middle Aged; Neutrophils; Polymers; Renal Dialysis; Sulfones

beta 2-Microglobulin (beta 2M) forms synovial and bony amyloid deposits in long-term hemodialysis patients. To define the kinetics of beta 2M during hemodialysis and the effects of dialyzer reprocessing, we measured serum beta 2M, plasma C3a, and neutrophil counts immediately predialysis; 15, 90, an...