Proralen inactivation of microorganisms and psoralen removal
US5709991A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/062
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods are disclosed for photodecontamination to inactivate microorganisms in platelet preparations and for removal of psoralen after photodecontamination. Removal is achieved by contacting the psoralen with a psoralen-binding polymer.
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