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Nephrol Dial Transplant (2000) 15: 925-926
© 2000 European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association

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Biocompatible dialysis membranes do not reduce plasma leptin levels

M. J. Wright, G. Woodrow, G. Young, A. M. Brownjohn and J. H. Turney

Renal Unit, Wellcome Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK

Sir,

There is evidence that biocompatible dialysis membranes (BCM) lead to a lesser degree of malnutrition than bio-incompatible membranes (BICM) [1]. Lindsay et al. suggested [2] that this may be attributable to a beneficial effect on nutrient intake of BCM dialysis, although it was not clear whether this was related to the flux properties or biocompatibility of the membrane.

Leptin suppresses appetite and increases . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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