Creation of Porous Fiber that Adsorbs Pathogenic Substances of Intractable Diseases
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Toray Industries has developed technology to precisely control the pore size of PMMA porous fibers up to 1,000nm. This allows for the selective adsorption and removal of large molecular weight pathogenic substances, offering a new approach for blood purification treatments for intractable diseases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What types of diseases can this technology help treat?
- A: It is intended for blood purification treatments of intractable diseases such as autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular metabolic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer.
- Q: How does this differ from conventional fibers?
- A: It allows for precise pore size control up to 1,000nm, which is over 50 times larger than previous technology, enabling the removal of large molecular weight pathogenic substances.