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METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF VIRUSES FROM BLOOD BY LECTIN AFFINITY HEMODIALYSIS

  • US 20070218458A1
  • Filed: 05/31/2007
  • Published: 09/20/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/17/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of using lectin to reduce the amount of viral particles or fragments thereof in blood or plasma contaminated with a viral particles or fragments thereof, comprising:

  • providing a lectin affinity device comprising a processing chamber having lectin disposed within said processing chamber, wherein said lectin binds viral particles or fragments thereof and traps them in said processing chamber;

    transferring blood or plasma contaminated with viral particles or fragments thereof into said chamber such that said viral particles or fragments thereof contact said lectin and are bound thereto; and

    removing said blood or plasma from said chamber, wherein said removed blood or plasma has a reduced amount of viral particles or fragments thereof.

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