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  • Title: Erythrocyte 2,3-DPG, ATP and oxygen affinity in hemodialysis patients.
    Author: Ninness JR, Kimber RW, McDonald JW.
    Journal: Can Med Assoc J; 1974 Oct 05; 111(7):661-5. PubMed ID: 4413276.
    Abstract:
    Patients on a chronic hemodialysis regimen were studied with respect to their erythrocyte adaptation to anemia. Erythrocyte 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (DPG) concentration was suboptimal compared with that of anemic patients who were not uremic. In uremic patients erythrocyte 2,3-DPG correlated poorly with hemoglobin level but more strongly with plasma pH. Differences between observed levels of erythrocyte 2,3-DPG and the values predicted using data from other anemic patients also correlated with pH. Gradual correction of plasma pH with oral sodium bicarbonate resulted in a substantial increase in erythrocyte 2,3-DPG and a decrease in oxygen affinity. Therefore, maintenance of normal pH in uremic subjects may improve tissue oxygenation. On the other hand, the rapid correction of acidosis during dialysis resulted in increased oxygen affinity. This response was due to the direct effect of pH on oxygen affinity in the absence of a significant change in erythrocyte 2,3-DPG or adenosine triphosphate (ATP) during hemodialysis. Erythrocyte ATP but not 2,3-DPG correlated with serum inorganic phosphate in uremic subjects. A 21% reduction of serum phosphate produced by ingestion of aluminum hydroxide gel had no significant effect on these variables.
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