Aethlon Medical Announces Publication of Preclinical Data Showing Ability of the Hemopurifier® to Remove Platelet-Derived Extracellular Vesicles from Plasma

Core Insights - Aethlon Medical, Inc. announced the publication of a pre-clinical ex vivo study demonstrating the effectiveness of its Hemopurifier in removing platelet-derived extracellular vesicles (PD-EVs) from plasma, which supports ongoing oncology clinical trials in Australia [1][4][6] Group 1: Study Findings - The study showed a 98.5% removal of PD-EVs from 200 milliliters of healthy human plasma, simulating a 4-hour treatment session with the Hemopurifier [3][4] - The results indicate the potential of the Hemopurifier to address various diseases where PD-EVs are implicated, including cancer and other serious conditions [5][6] Group 2: Clinical Implications - The findings are expected to enhance the ongoing oncology clinical trial in Australia, where the focus will be on PD-EV removal in enrolled subjects [4][5] - The Hemopurifier is recognized as a Breakthrough Device by the FDA, aimed at treating advanced or metastatic cancer and life-threatening viral infections [6] Group 3: Future Directions - The company plans to submit the study findings for peer review and further investigate PD-EV removal in plasma samples from various diseases [5] - There is potential for the Hemopurifier to serve multiple therapeutic indications beyond oncology, suggesting a "pipeline within a device" concept [5]