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Plasma Fractionation: Unlocking the Therapeutic Potential of Blood Components
Plasma fractionation is a critical process in modern medicine that involves separating human plasma into its individual protein components to produce life-saving therapies. Plasma, the liquid portion of blood, contains a variety of proteins essential for normal physiological functions, including clotting factors, immunoglobulins, and albumin. By isolating these proteins, plasma fractionation enables the creation of specialized treatments for patients with bleeding disorders, immune deficiencies, and other serious conditions.
The process of plasma fractionation begins with the collection of plasma from healthy donors. Once collected, plasma undergoes rigorous screening to ensure safety and eliminate potential pathogens. Modern techniques have made this step highly reliable, significantly reducing the risk of transmitting infections through plasma-derived therapies. Following screening, plasma is subjected to fractionation methods, the most common being cold ethanol fractionation. This method leverages the solubility properties of different plasma proteins, allowing them to…