PDGF-AB release during and after haemodialysis procedure.

Authors :: Cianciolo, G
Stefoni, S
Zanchelli, F
Iannelli, S
Colì, L
Borgnino, L C
De Sanctis, L B
Stefoni, V
De Pascalis, A
Isola, E
La Hanna, G
Source :: Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation; October 1999, Vol. 14 Issue: 10 p2413-2419, 7p
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: During haemodialysis blood membrane contact causes the release of the content of platelet alpha-granules, which contain platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF). In view of its possible role in accelerated atherosclerotic processes, we evaluated the intra- and post-dialytic changes in PDGF-AB serum levels during haemodialysis sessions performed using a cellulosic membrane.