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  1. Correct. But there is a device undergoing clinical trials in the US, under FDA authorization, for treatment of certian viral diseases. One of the effects of extracorporeal blood irradiation is that is manipulates certain genes specifically to shut down cytokine storming. This could be tested in the case of implants or to avoid G vs H. Treating the patient twice before, and twice after, shuts off the cytokine storming without supressing the whole immune system. That way the paitent does not reject the foreign body introduction, but still has a strong immune response to pathogens. A clinical trial would be necessary before approval. Any one suggesting to use another device imported under the radar should be avoided. But a real modern version of the Knott Machine would be worth looking into.
  2. Thanks Heather. But if you use x-ray to damage the dna of cells, you alter the timing of cell death. I would expect that to trigger an exacerbated immune and stasis response. Another UV blood treatment system, the HemoModulator will kill pathogens while not damaging the dna of immune system cells. Actually, the UV lamp is engineered specifically to activate FOXP3 genes, among others, to suppress the immune system action.
  3. The device uses a proprietary "thin film" design to minimize handling and achieve a > 6 log reduction in pathogen load. Four mercury lamps were designed and positioned to allow even irradiation exposure over the entire chamber surface, and internal surfaces and shields reduce scattering. The UV source goes through a water jacket to absorb the infrared. Installation of photometers and smart power supplies can ensure control of the UV dose and predictability.
  4. Contact Energex Systems, Inc. at www.energexsystems.com. They have prototyped an ultraviolet blood sterilizer intended for blood bank use. It is on its way for commercialization. You don't have the issue of a radioactive source, and it is more accurate and less expensive than an x-ray or gamma unit.
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