Temperature effect on bilirubin adsorption with the anion exchange resin BR-601.

Abstract

Plasma perfusion with the anion exchange resin BR-601 is an effective method to treat patients with hepatic failure and hyperbilirubinemia. To assess the temperature dependency of bilirubin sorption in vitro, isotherm studies with human pathologic plasmas and an albumin-bilirubin solution were carried out. Results showed that BR-601 was more effective at 37 degrees C and 42 degrees C than at 4 degrees C and 25 degrees C for sorbing bilirubin. Therefore, plasma sorption at near physiologic temperature would be expected to be more efficient for plasma treatment than sorption at ambient temperature.

• Authors: D H Tang, P S Malchesky, S Omokawa, M Matsushita, C R Davies, Y Nosé
• Journal: The International journal of artificial organs (Int J Artif Organs) Vol. 12 Issue 10 Pg. 659-63 (Oct 1989) ISSN: 0391-3988 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2807592 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anion Exchange Resins
• Ion Exchange Resins
• Resins, Synthetic
• Br 601
• Bilirubin

Topics

• Adsorption
• Anion Exchange Resins
• Bilirubin (metabolism)
• Hemoperfusion
• Humans
• Hyperbilirubinemia (therapy)
• In Vitro Techniques
• Ion Exchange Resins
• Liver Diseases (therapy)
• Resins, Synthetic
• Temperature