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Table 1 Main characteristics and properties of the different dialyzers, according to manufacturers data

From: β-trace protein is highly removed during haemodialysis with high-flux and super high-flux membranes

Permeability

Low-flux

Low-flux

High-flux

Super high-flux

Dialysis Membrane

Polysulfone

Cellulose diacetate

Acrylonitrile and sodium methallyl sulfonate copolymer

Cellulose triacetate

KUF, mL/h/mmHg

7.5

13–13.7

65

84.7

Surface, m2

1.8

1.6–1.7

2.15

1.9

Urea clearance, mL/min

186

183–190

195

199

  1. KUF = ultrafiltration coefficient; Standard conditions: QB = 200 mL/min; QD = 500 mL/min; TMP 100 mmHg; QUF = 0–10 ml/min