Immunoabsorption

Immunoabsorption is a medical procedure used to remove specific antibodies from a patient's blood. It is a type of apheresis, a process that separates blood components. In immunoabsorption, the patient's blood is passed through a special filter or column that contains molecules designed to bind to and capture the target antibodies. These antibodies are often responsible for causing or exacerbating autoimmune diseases.

The filtered blood, now depleted of the targeted antibodies, is then returned to the patient. The procedure is typically performed in a series of treatments, with the frequency and duration depending on the individual's condition and response. Immunoabsorption is primarily used to treat conditions such as autoimmune neuropathies, myasthenia gravis, and certain types of glomerulonephritis. It can be a valuable therapeutic option when other treatments have been ineffective or are not tolerated. The goal is to reduce the autoimmune attack on the body's own tissues by removing the problematic antibodies.