Removal of Protein-Bound Uremic Toxins Using Binding Competitors in Hemodialysis: A Narrative Review
Removal of protein-bound uremic toxins (PBUTs) during conventional dialysis is insufficient. PBUTs are associated with comorbidities and mortality in dialysis patients. Albumin is the primary carrier for PBUTs and only a small free fraction of PBUTs are dialyzable. In the past, we proposed a novel m...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/13/9/622 |