Active specific immune suppression
US4838852A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2007 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2239/38
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method is provided for specifically altering the immune system response of a mammal to a specific antigen. The method comprises the steps of: (a) contacting the mammal's immune system with the specific antigen for a suitable time period so as to artificially stimulate said immune system; (b) withdrawing blood cell containing material, including antigen stimulated blood cells, from the mammal; (c) treating the withdrawn material or cells so as to alter the stimulated cells; and (d) returning the material and treated cells to the mammal.
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