Turkish Journal of Nephrology
Original Article

THE USE OF VITAMIN E AND VITAMIN E COATED DIALYSIS MEMBRANE , DURING DIALYSIS TREATMENT

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Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi İç Hastalıkları ABD-Nefroloji Bilim Dalı, İZMİR

Turkish J Nephrol 2002; 11: 104-108
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In hemodialysis patients, oxidant stress increases and the antioxidant defence decreases. Reactive oxygen particles may increase tissue injury in the pathogenesis of human diseases. However, some antioxidants are used for therapeutic approach. In this review, the use of vitamin E and vitamin E-coated dialysis membrane will be discussed as an antioxidant treatment in hemodialysis patients.

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