Changes in Mac-1 and CD14 Expression on Monocytes and Serum Soluble CD14 Level during Push/Pull Hemodiafiltration

Abstract

Monocytes are activated to a greater extent during hemodialysis with RC membranes than during push/pull HDF with PS membranes. We consider that push/pull HDF may be safer than hemodialysis with RC membrane and that it is as safe as hemodialysis with the PS membrane in terms of monocyte activation, when pyrogen-free dialysate is employed.