| abstract |
Methods are provided for the treatment of pathological conditions connected with the production of interferons which destroy the immune system and possess damaging action on the cell system of mammals. Interferons are removed from the blood of mammals in two general methods. According to the first method antibodies to the interferons are introduced parenterally into the bodies of the mammals. In the second method continuous removal of interferon is achieved for example by extracorporeal perfusion of the blood of the patient through the substances which absorb, adsorb, disintegrate, or inactivate the biological activity of the interferons. HTLV-III/LAV virus is also removed by these methods. |