Core Insights - Aethlon Medical's Hemopurifier® shows expanded therapeutic potential beyond virology and oncology, particularly in organ transplantation [1][2] - A preclinical study published in Transplant Immunology demonstrates the Hemopurifier's ability to remove extracellular vesicles (EVs) and microRNAs from discarded donor kidneys, which may improve kidney function post-transplant [1][2] - The company is currently focused on oncology trials in Australia and India, but the new data suggests a broader application for the Hemopurifier in organ preservation [2][3] Company Overview - Aethlon Medical is a therapeutic company developing the Hemopurifier, designed to combat cancer, life-threatening viral infections, and for organ transplantation [3] - The Hemopurifier has received FDA Breakthrough Device designation for treating advanced or metastatic cancer and life-threatening viruses [3] Research Findings - The preclinical study indicates significant reductions in EVs and microRNAs associated with renal dysfunction when using the Hemopurifier on perfusion fluid from discarded kidneys [2] - The study supports the hypothesis that EVs and microRNAs contribute to complications in kidney transplantation, such as delayed function and organ rejection [2] Future Directions - Further evaluation of the Hemopurifier's integration into machine perfusion circuits for discarded kidneys is necessary, with plans for clinical trials to assess its efficacy [2][3] - The technology could potentially enhance existing organ preservation methods, indicating a "pipeline within a device" for future therapeutic applications [2]
Aethlon Medical Publishes Preclinical Data on the Hemopurifier® in Transplant Immunology Journal