Active specific immune suppression

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1987-03-27

1989-06-13

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Blood drawn and replaced or treated and returned to body

A61M 3700

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active

048388521

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for specifically altering the immune system response of a mammal to a specific antigen. The method comprises the steps of: (a) contacting the mammal's immune system with the specific antigen for a suitable time period so as to artificially stimulate said immune system; (b) withdrawing blood cell containing material, including antigen stimulated blood cells, from the mammal; (c) treating the withdrawn material or cells so as to alter the stimulated cells; and (d) returning the material and treated cells to the mammal.

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