Iron inhibits respiratory burst of peritoneal phagocytes in vitro

Kamil Gotfryd, Aleksandra Jurek, Piotr Kubit, Andrzej Klein, Bohdan Turyna

Abstract

Objective. This study examines the effects of iron ions Fe(3+) on the respiratory burst of phagocytes isolated from peritoneal effluents of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients, as an in vitro model of iron overload in end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Material and Methods. Respiratory burst of peritoneal phagocytes was measured by chemiluminescence method. Results. At the highest used concentration of iron ions Fe(3+) (100 µM), free radicals production by peritoneal phagocytes was reduced by 90% compared to control. Conclusions. Iron overload may increase the risk of infectious complications in ESRD patients.
Original languageEnglish
JournalISRN Urology
Volume2011
Issue number605436
Pages (from-to)1-5
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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