Immunoadsorption

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005654",
  "term": "Immunoadsorption",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A therapeutic technique used to remove specific substances, such as antibodies or immune complexes, from a patient's blood plasma. This is achieved by passing the plasma over an adsorbent material that selectively binds to the target molecules. Immunoadsorption is employed in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and certain transplant rejections.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1185 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunoadsorption/"
}