Acoustophoretic removal of proteins from blood components

Biomed Microdevices. 2015 Oct;17(5):95. doi: 10.1007/s10544-015-0003-5.

Abstract

This work presents the development of a miniaturized system for removing plasma proteins and other low-molecular-weight compounds from red blood cell (RBC) concentrate in a simple one-step-process using integrated ultrasound. The technology utilizes the principles of acoustophoresis to transfer the RBCs from the original plasma-containing solution into a protein-free SAG-M additive solution in a continuous flow process. The preparation of protein free RBC concentrate is important for blood transfusion to patients suffering from immunoglobulin A (IgA)-deficiency and developing antibodies against IgA. We show a nearly complete removal of both albumin and IgA from concentrated RBCs via this one-step-processes in samples obtained from RBC concentrate. The cell recovery of our technology is close to 97%, compared to just above 90% of the current procedure of repeated dilution and centrifugation steps. This work clearly shows the potential of integrated acoustophoresis in a miniaturized system for clinical applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acoustics / instrumentation
  • Blood Component Removal / instrumentation*
  • Blood Proteins / isolation & purification*
  • Electrophoresis / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Erythrocytes / chemistry*
  • Erythrocytes / radiation effects
  • High-Energy Shock Waves
  • Humans
  • Lab-On-A-Chip Devices*
  • Miniaturization
  • Sonication / instrumentation*

Substances

  • Blood Proteins