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Performance evaluation of plasma fractionation membrane
Changsheng Zhao1, Xiaohua Zhang, Yi-lun Yue
1Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.
Summary
A new polyethersulfone hollow-fiber membrane shows promise for plasma fractionation in double filtration plasmapheresis. It effectively separates abnormal proteins, indicating significant potential for clinical applications.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Membrane Science
Background:
- Membrane plasma fractionation is crucial for double filtration plasmapheresis.
- Evaluating novel materials is essential for improving extracorporeal therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the performance of a new polyethersulfone (PES) hollow-fiber plasma fractionation membrane.
- To analyze its efficacy using abnormal protein ratio (APRR), different protein ratio (DPR), and plasma filtration efficiency.
Main Methods:
- Plasma fractionation using a newly developed PES hollow-fiber membrane.
- Measurement of APRR, DPR, and plasma filtration efficiency.
- Comparison of sieving coefficients with commercial membranes.
Main Results:
- The PES membrane achieved an APRR exceeding 0.90.
- Significant changes in DPR were observed post-fractionation.
- Performance metrics suggest clinical viability.
Conclusions:
- The novel PES hollow-fiber membrane demonstrates effective plasma fractionation capabilities.
- Its performance supports its potential for clinical use in plasmapheresis.
- Further evaluation confirms its significance for therapeutic applications.