Abstract:

The activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) may play an important role on the morphological changes of the peritoneal membrane. This brief review will describe our current state of knowledge about the role of RAAS in peritoneal membrane damage and potential strategies to protect the membrane.

Key words: peritoneal dialysis,fibrosis,neoangiogenesis,peritoneal membrane angiotensin , ,renin