cellulose-triacetate has been researched along with Leukopenia* in 1 studies
1 other study(ies) available for cellulose-triacetate and Leukopenia
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[Activation of complement during hemodialysis].
In hemodialysis using 3 types of dialysis membrane materials [regenerated cellulose (RC), cellulose triacetate (CTA), and polysulfone (PS)], activation of the complement, reduction of white blood cells, and variation of vitronectin (VN) were observed. RC membrane caused a significant reduction of white blood cells and elevations of Bb and soluble membrane attack complex (S-MAC), indicating a strong activation of the alternative complement pathway. Especially, the increase of S-MAC persisted for a long time during hemodialysis. Because reduction of VN was transient, it was assumed that the S-MAC escaping removal by VN receptors might have persisted in the circulation. These findings suggested that S-MAC would become useful as an index for evaluating biocompatibility of various artificial organs including dialysis membranes. Topics: Aged; Biocompatible Materials; Cellulose; Complement Activation; Complement Membrane Attack Complex; Complement Pathway, Alternative; Complement System Proteins; Female; Glomerulonephritis; Glycoproteins; Humans; Leukopenia; Male; Membranes, Artificial; Middle Aged; Polymers; Renal Dialysis; Sulfones; Vitronectin | 1995 |