ANTI-INFLAMMATORY/ANTI-MICROBIAL PEPTIDES FOR USE IN DIALYSIS

摘要

A composition and method of treatment are disclosed in which anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory peptides are used for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in dialysate and gel. An unexpected result of the invention has also been disclosed wherein the anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory peptides may be used in peritoneal dialysis to increase diuresis. Other embodiments of the invention include use of the anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory peptides in locking solutions used for catheters and other vascular access tubing or peritoneal access tubing.