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Iodinated matrices for disinfecting biological fluids

US6096216A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1997
Grant dateAug 1, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides media for inactivating pathogens found within protein-containing biological fluids. The media of the present invention preserve the structural integrity and biological activity of labile proteins while simultaneously exhibiting potent disinfectant activity. The media of the present invention comprise iodinated chromatographic media, particularly ion exchange media. The invention further provides methods for disinfecting biological fluids.

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