Behavior of beta 2-microglobulin (B2-m) serum levels in uremic patients

Behavior of beta 2-microglobulin (B2-m) serum levels in uremic patients

This study was performed in 97 hemodialysis patients (85 on HD and 12 on CAPD) to investigate the possible correlation between B2-m and hemodialysis-related amyloidosis syndromes (HRA-S); differences in B2-m and HRA behavior between patients hemodialysed with cellulose and synthetic membranes were a...

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Published in:International journal of artificial organs Vol. 17; no. 11; p. 576
Main Authors: Mioli, V A, Balestra, E, Bibiano, L, Dellabella, S, Fanciulli, E, Gaffi, G, Perilli, A, Petroselli, F, Ricciatti, A M, Carletti, P
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-11-1994
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Amyloidosis - blood
Amyloidosis - etiology
beta 2-Microglobulin - metabolism
Blood Proteins - metabolism
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - blood
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - etiology
Cellulose - chemistry
Cohort Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Membranes, Artificial
Middle Aged
Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory - adverse effects
Renal Dialysis - adverse effects
Uremia - blood
Uremia - therapy
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Summary:This study was performed in 97 hemodialysis patients (85 on HD and 12 on CAPD) to investigate the possible correlation between B2-m and hemodialysis-related amyloidosis syndromes (HRA-S); differences in B2-m and HRA behavior between patients hemodialysed with cellulose and synthetic membranes were also included in the present study. Data indicate that B2-m levels are not correlated with dialysis length or with the type of membrane used for the dialysis. On the contrary, in 16 patients with the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a significant correlation was found between the CTS, the dialysis length and the type of membrane (greater incidence with cellulosic membranes).
ISSN:0391-3988
DOI:10.1177/039139889401701104