Interactions between platelets and leukocytes during hemodialysis

Artif Organs. 1999 Jan;23(1):23-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1594.1999.06271.x.

Abstract

The formation of platelet-leukocyte microaggregates has been observed in a variety of conditions. When platelets and leukocytes coaggregate, in general, a reciprocal activation occurs when both cells are activated, and the interactions between activated platelets and leukocytes may be relevant in both hemostasis and inflammatory processes. The study of platelet-leukocyte interactions in hemodialysis offers the novel aspect of cellular-cellular interaction as a new parameter for evaluating the biocompatibility of dialyzer membranes. This article reviews the investigations of the interactions between platelets and leukocytes during hemodialysis and the pathophysiologic implications which may stem from such interactions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Blood Platelets / physiology*
  • Cell Aggregation / physiology
  • Cell Communication / physiology
  • Hemostasis / physiology
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / physiopathology
  • Leukocytes / physiology*
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Neutrophil Activation / physiology
  • Platelet Activation / physiology
  • Platelet Aggregation / physiology
  • Reactive Oxygen Species / physiology
  • Renal Dialysis* / instrumentation
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Reactive Oxygen Species