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A biocompatibility study on peritoneal dialysis solution bags for CAPD

S Carozzi1, M G Nasini, C Schelotto

  • 1Nephrology and Dialysis Unit, St. Paul's Hospital, Savona, Italy.

Advances in Peritoneal Dialysis. Conference on Peritoneal Dialysis
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

New peritoneal dialysis solution bags free of bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (BEHP) show reduced peritoneal fibrosis compared to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) bags. This suggests improved safety for patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Peritoneal dialysis solutions (PDS) contain components like high osmolarity, low pH, and lactate that can contribute to peritoneal fibrosis.
  • Plasticizers, such as bis-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (BEHP) from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) bags, may exacerbate peritoneal fibrosis.
  • Newer BEHP-free PDS bags made of alternative materials have been developed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the in vitro effects of PDS from PVC bags versus BEHP-free bags on peritoneal cells.
  • To assess the impact on peritoneal fibroblast proliferation and peritoneal mesothelial cell viability.
  • To measure the release of key cytokines (IFN-gamma, IL-1, PGE2) from immune cells.

Main Methods:

  • In vitro study comparing PDS from standard PVC bags and novel BEHP-free bags.

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  • Assessed peritoneal fibroblast proliferation and peritoneal mesothelial cell response.
  • Measured release of interferon gamma (IFN-gamma), interleukin-1 (IL-1), and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) from peritoneal T lymphocytes and macrophages.

    • Main Results:

    • PDS in PVC bags significantly increased peritoneal fibroblast proliferation compared to BEHP-free bags.
    • PDS in PVC bags led to increased release of collagen-stimulating cytokines (IFN-gamma, IL-1) and decreased release of collagen-inhibiting PGE2.
    • PDS in PVC bags exhibited an inhibitory effect on peritoneal mesothelial cells.

    Conclusions:

    • BEHP-free PDS bags demonstrate a potentially safer profile by reducing factors associated with peritoneal fibrosis.
    • The use of PVC bags for PDS may contribute to peritoneal fibrosis through increased fibroblast proliferation and altered cytokine release.
    • Further investigation into BEHP-free PDS bags is warranted to confirm their benefit in preventing peritoneal fibrosis in CAPD patients.