Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a filtration media comprising a combination of (i) a hollow fiber membrane and (ii) adsorption media. The disclosure further provides a device, the device comprising a filtration media, which filtration media includes a combination of (i) a hollow fiber membrane and (ii) adsorption media.
Abstract:
The present technology relates to methods and devices for the removal of toxins and pathogens from infected blood of patients. In particular, devices are designed to be portable, wearable, disposable and self-contained extracorporeal devices that can be easily assembled from a kit.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods and devices for augmenting impaired glycocalyx barrier function in a subject in need thereof by contacting a sample (e.g., blood) obtained from the subject with a glycocalyx-mimetic adsorption media. The adsorption media includes glycosaminoglycan structures and, optionally, proteoglycan core proteins, which are conducive to enhancing and/or restoring the impaired glycocalyx barrier function in a sample. The contacted sample is subsequently separated from the adsorption media, producing a treated sample that can be infused into the subject. Methods and devices for treating a patient suffering from a disease associated with glycocalyx barrier dysfunction are also provided herein.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method for removing cytokines and/or pathogens from blood or blood serum (blood) by contacting the blood with a solid, essentially non microporous substrate which has been surface treated with heparin, heparan sulfate and/or other molecules or chemical groups (the adsorbent media or media) having a binding affinity for the cytokine or pathogen(s) to be removed (the adsorbates), and wherein the size of the interstitial channels within said media is balanced with the amount of media surface area and the surface concentration of binding sites on the media in order to provide adequate adsorptive capacity while also allowing relatively high flow rates of blood through the adsorbent media.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method for removing cytokines and/or pathogens from blood or blood serum (blood) by contacting the blood with a solid, essentially non micro-porous substrate which has been surface treated with heparin, heparan sulfate and/or other molecules or chemical groups (the adsorbent media or media) having a binding affinity for the cytokine or pathogen(s) to be removed (the adsorbates), and wherein the size of the interstitial channels within said media is balanced with the amount of media surface area and the surface concentration of binding sites on the media in order to provide adequate adsorptive capacity while also allowing relatively high flow rates of blood through the adsorbent media.
Abstract:
Methods and devices are disclosed for the treatment of a subject suffering from drug intoxication by cleansing a contaminated sample from the subject with adsorption media. The adsorption media composition is selected for its antithrombogenic properties and for its ability to adhere to one or more drug targets to be reduced or eliminated. The media can further be held in a cartridge for use in extracorporeal treatments such as those of hemoperfusion. Contacting the contaminated sample from the subject with the absorption medium allows for the separation of a portion of the drug target from the sample, producing a cleansed sample that can be infused into the subject.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an in vitro method for concentrating infectious pathogens found in a biological sample obtained from an individual who is suspected of being infected with the pathogens. Provided herein is also an in vitro method for reducing or eliminating blood cells from a sample obtained from an individual suspected to being infected with an infectious pathogen. The present invention also provides a method for diagnosing malaria and a method for determining if an individual is infected with a pathogen. Provided herein is also a concentrator and a kit for use with the methods.
Abstract:
Methods and devices are disclosed for the treatment of a subject suffering from drug intoxication by cleansing a contaminated sample from the subject with adsorption media. The adsorption media composition is selected for its antithrombogenic properties and for its ability to adhere to one or more drug targets to be reduced or eliminated. The media can further be held in a cartridge for use in extracorporeal treatments such as those of hemoperfusion. Contacting the contaminated sample from the subject with the absorption medium allows for the separation of a portion of the drug target from the sample, producing a cleansed sample that can be infused into the subject.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method for removing cytokines and/or pathogens from blood or blood serum (blood) by contacting the blood with a solid, essentially non microporous substrate which has been surface treated with heparin, heparan sulfate and/or other molecules or chemical groups (the adsorbent media or media) having a binding affinity for the cytokine or pathogen(s) to be removed (the adsorbates), and wherein the size of the interstitial channels within said media is balanced with the amount of media surface area and the surface concentration of binding sites on the media in order to provide adequate adsorptive capacity while also allowing relatively high flow rates of blood through the adsorbent media.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods and devices for augmenting impaired glycocalyx barrier function in a subject in need thereof by contacting a sample (e.g., blood) obtained from the subject with a glycocalyx-mimetic adsorption media. The adsorption media includes glycosaminoglycan structures and, optionally, proteoglycan core proteins, which are conducive to enhancing and/or restoring the impaired glycocalyx barrier function in a sample. The contacted sample is subsequently separated from the adsorption media, producing a treated sample that can be infused into the subject. Methods and devices for treating a patient suffering from a disease associated with glycocalyx barrier dysfunction are also provided herein.