Removal of selected factors from whole blood or its components; and prevention and treatment of septic shock syndrome

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PATENT NO 5437861
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08032357

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This invention provides a composition, device and method for the treatment or prevention of septic shock syndrome or other conditions evidenced by the presence of cytokines in a patient by contacting the patient's whole blood with a composition comprising silica and a surface treatment material, such as heparin, but preferably human serum albumin (HSA). The treatment lowers the cytokine concentration of the blood.

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RHONE-POULENC RORER PHARMACEUTICALS INC3C43 500 ARCOLA ROAD P O BOX 1200 COLLEGEVILLE PA 19426

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blankenship, John Santa Clara, CA 21 223
Elkalay, Mohammad A Cupertino, CA 3 133
Lin, Abraham T Palo Alto, CA 3 133
Okarma, Thomas B Palo Alto, CA 18 747

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