Heparin adsorption on activated charcoal |
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Authors: | D O Cooney |
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Abstract: | By vitro studies have shown that sodium heparin adsorbs significantly at pH 7.4 conditions onto a typical activated charcoal. These results imply that enhanced heparin removal from blood should be anticipated in hemoperfusion systems that utilize uncoated charcoals. |
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