Effects of Medium Cut-Off Versus High-Flux Hemodialysis Membranes on Biomarkers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Maryam KandiRomina Brignardello-PetersenRachel CoubanCelina WuGihad E Nesrallah

Published in: Canadian journal of kidney health and disease (2022)

Medium cut-off dialysis increases the clearance of a wide range of large middle molecules and likely reduces inflammatory mediators with a concomitant transient reduction in serum albumin concentration. The net effect of MCO dialysis on large middle molecules could translate into important clinical effects.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
oxidative stress
cerebral ischemia
blood brain barrier