A new hydrophilic polysulfone hemodialysis membrane can prevent platelet-neutrophil interactions and successive neutrophil activation.

CONCLUSION:: The ability of polysulfone membranes to activate blood cells is closely related to platelet-neutrophil interaction. Therefore, a biocompatible membrane, like NV-U, can be expected to prevent microaggregate formation during hemodialysis and avoid subsequent cell activation.
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Source: The International Journal of Artificial Organs - January 14, 2019 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Koga Y, Meguro H, Fujieda H, Ueno Y, Miwa K, Kainoh M Tags: Int J Artif Organs Source Type: research