词条 | Prosorba column |
释义 |
The Prosorba Column is a plasma filtering device used to treat severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis. Its active element is Protein A bonded to a diatomaceous earth/clay bead .[1] The effect of the Protein A is to remove circulating immune complexes responsible for the autoimmune joint deterioration process. The device was originally manufactured by Imre Corp and approved by the FDA in 1987.[2] The Prosorba Column went out of production at the end of 2006. References1. ^{{cite book |title=The Everything Health Guide to Arthritis |last=Eustice |first=Carol |author2=Scott J. Zashin |year=2007 |publisher=Everything Books |isbn=978-1-59869-410-9 |pages=111–113 }} 2. ^{{cite web|title=Drug Discovery in Seattle 2015: An Updated History {{!}} Xconomy|url=http://www.xconomy.com/seattle/2015/08/03/drug-discovery-in-seattle-2015-an-updated-history/3/|website=Xconomy|accessdate=5 May 2016|language=en-US|date=3 August 2015}} External links
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