Hemodialysis with Polymethylmethacrylate Restores the Response to Hepatitis B Vaccination in Chronic Dialysis Patients: Hypothesized Mechanism of Action

• Main Authors: Ralli Chiara (Author), Imperiali Patrizio (Author), Gabbrilelli Claudio (Author), Conti Paolo (Author), Lombardi Marco (Author), Sidoti Antonino (Author), Capitanini Alessandro (Author), Piluso Adriano (Author), Tekle Kiros Seble (Author), Duranti Diletta (Author), Duranti Ennio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Archives of Renal Diseases and Management - Peertechz Publications, 2016-01-21.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p>Patients undergoing hemodialysis often present with a reduced response to anti-hepatitis B virus (anti-HBV) vaccination. The soluble form of CD40 (sCD40) is elevated in hemodialysis patients and this has been shown to correlate with lack of response to anti-HBV vaccination. Due to its high...