Life-saving renal replacement therapy by peritoneal dialysis (PD) is limited in use and
duration by progressive impairment of peritoneal membrane integrity and homeostasis. …

Long-term clinical outcome of peritoneal dialysis (PD) depends on adequate removal of small
solutes and water. The peritoneal endothelium represents the key barrier and peritoneal …

To replace kidney function, peritoneal dialysis (PD) utilizes hyperosmotic PD fluids with
specific physico-chemical properties. Their composition induces progressive damage of the …

In vitro studies are essential in pre-clinical research. While choice of cell lines is often driven
by handling and cost-effectiveness, in-depth knowledge on specific characteristics is scant. …

Introduction The peritoneum, pleura, and pericardium are yet understudied multicellular
systems where mesothelial cells (MCs) and endothelial cells (ECs) are in close proximity. …

Seeds germinating underground display a specific developmental programme, termed
skotomorphogenesis, to ensure survival of the emerging seedlings until they reach the light. They …

Used hemodialysis membranes (HD-M) are a valuable reservoir of biological information.
Proteins bind to HD-M, but whether this process depends on the type of membrane or patient …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is one therapeutic option for patients with end-stage kidney disease
(ESKD). Molecular profiling of samples from PD patients using different Omics technologies …

Transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) is implicated in both mesothelial-to-mesenchymal
transition (MMT) and cellular senescence of human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMCs). We …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a life-saving renal replacement
therapy. The composition of all currently available peritoneal dialysis fluids (PDF) triggers …