Minipool caprylic acid fractionation of plasma using disposable equipment: a practical method to enhance immunoglobulin supply in developing countries.

BACKGROUND:Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is an essential plasma-derived medicine that is lacking in developing countries. IgG shortages leave immunodeficient patients without treatment, exposing them to devastating recurrent infections from local pathogens. A simple and practical method for producing IgG f...

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Main Authors: Magdy El-Ekiaby, Mariángela Vargas, Makram Sayed, George Gorgy, Hadi Goubran, Mirjana Radosevic, Thierry Burnouf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-02-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4342257?pdf=render