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Method for laser inactivation of infectious agents

US6329136A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 1999
Grant dateDec 11, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods of inactivating pathogens in biological materials, and biological materials that have been so treated, are provided. The inactivation methodology employs UV radiation, by devices such as lasers, to cause inactivation of pathogens, such as viruses.

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