Abstract
Amino acid losses in peritoneal dialyzate during CAPD were less than 2 g a day (15, 128 micrometers). CAPD does not correct the tyrosine/phenylalanine ratio in plasma and does not prevent accumulation of 3-methylhistidine.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Amino Acids / blood*
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Chronic Disease
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Female
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Glomerulonephritis / therapy
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Humans
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Hypertension, Malignant / therapy
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IgA Vasculitis / therapy
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Peritoneal Dialysis / methods*
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Phenylalanine / blood
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Pyelonephritis / therapy
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Time Factors
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Tyrosine / blood
Substances
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Amino Acids
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Tyrosine
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Phenylalanine