Lymphocytapheresis

Lymphocyte apheresis (from the English lymphocyte apheresis) is the process of removing lymphocytes from the patient’s blood for treatment and research.

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that play an important role in the body's immune system. They protect the body from infections and other threats by recognizing and fighting foreign substances. Currently, lymphopheresis technologies help in the treatment of various diseases, such as autoimmune diseases, blood cancer and others.

Researchers are developing various methods for purifying blood such as arterial blood, plasma, serum and whole blood. The most common method is to remove lymphocytes by filtration through specialized filters. This process produces a pure product that can be used for research or treatment purposes.

Another technology that is widely used is the use of magnetic particles to selectively capture lymphocytes. Magnetic particles can be associated with certain antibodies that specifically bind to a certain type of lymphocyte and allow their release. This method may be more effective than the conventional method because it can remove more lymphocytes at one time.

Thus, lymphocytapheresis can help in the treatment and research of a wide range of diseases. It can be used as a therapeutic tool for people suffering from immune deficiencies and autoimmune diseases, as well as in research and production of biomedical products.