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Device for passively removing a target component from blood or lymph of a vertebrate subject

  • US 20100268199A1
  • Filed: 03/05/2010
  • Published: 10/21/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/25/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable device comprising:

  • a body defining at least one lumen configured for fluid flow;

    at least one first reservoir disposed within the at least one lumen and configured to include one or more bifunctional tags, wherein the one or more bifunctional tags are configured to selectively bind to one or more target components in one or more of blood fluid or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject;

    at least one treatment region disposed within the at least one lumen; and

    at least one second reservoir disposed in the at least one treatment region and configured to include one or more reactive components, wherein the one or more reactive components are configured to sequester the one or more bifunctional tags when bound to the one or more target components.

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