**7. Genetic factors**


The risk factors for the peritoneal membrane damage are summarized in **Figure 6**.

*Preservation of Peritoneal Membrane Structure and Function in Peritoneal Dialysis DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.111586*

**Figure 6.**

*Factors affecting peritoneal membrane degradation. Abbreviations: IL-6—Interleukin-6; VEGF—vascular endothelial growth factor; TGF—Transforming growth factor; and RAAS—renin angiotensin aldosterone system. Courtesy: Pletinck et al. [12].*
