Abstract:
An apparatus for generating ozone from an oxygen supply. The apparatus comprising grids mounted in an enclosure and a high voltage circuit coupled to the grids for generating an electric field. The high voltage circuit receives AC power and includes a control circuit for producing a linearly controlled high voltage output from the AC feed for energizing the grids. The apparatus also includes an in-line sensor for determining the level of ozone being produced without affecting the ozone concentration. The high voltage circuit is also suitable for other applications where a precisely controlled high voltage output signal is needed.
Abstract:
Vasospastic disorders such as Raynaud's phenomenon are treated by administering to the patient an aliquot of autologous blood which has been subjected simultaneously to heat, ultraviolet irradiation and oxidative environment so as to render the blood aliquot capable of generating in the patient's bloodstream after administration a population of stimulated leukocytes having upregulated expression of CD25 cell surface markers, along with an enhancement of endothelial function in the patient.
Abstract:
An improved method for treating or preventing a pathological condition in a mammalian subject in which modified mammalian blood is administered to the subject. The method comprises administering to the subject from two to four aliquots of modified mammalian blood, with the administration of any pair of consecutive treatments either being on consecutive days or being separated by a rest period of 1 to 21 days. The treatment is useful for treating or preventing a wide range of pathological conditions in which modified mammalian blood is effective, including preconditioning a mammalian subject to better withstand the adverse effects of ischemic stress, atherosclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Abstract:
The development of graft versus host disease in a mammalian patient undergoing cell transplantation therapy for treatment of a bone marrow mediated disease, is prevented or alleviated by subjecting at least the T-cells of the allogeneic cell transplantation composition, extracorporeally, to oxidative stress, in appropriate dosage amounts, such as bubbling a gaseous mixture of ozone and oxygen through a suspension of the T-cells. The process may also include irradiation of the cells with UV light, simultaneously with the application of the oxidative stress. The oxidative stress induces reduced inflammatory cytokine production and a reduced proliferative response in the T-cells.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for calibrating the generation and verifying the delivery of ozone from an ozone generator. The apparatus comprises an in-line ozone sensor and a UV absorption type ozone sensor. The in-line ozone sensor is coupled to the ozone generator and determines the ozone concentration from the discharges during production of the ozone. The UV absorption sensor is coupled, through a two-way valve, between the outlet of the ozone generator and the inlet to an exposure vessel. The UV absorption sensor provides ozone concentration readings to verify and calibrate the operation of the ozone sensor and the in-line sensor. Once calibrated, the two-way valve is actuated to bypass the UV absorption sensor and feed the ozone directly to the exposure vessel.
Abstract:
An autoimmune vaccine is provided for administration to human patients to alleviate the symptoms of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. The vaccine comprises an aliquot of the patient's blood, containing, inter alia , leukocytes having upregulated expression of various cell surface markers and lymphocytes containing decreased amounts of certain stress proteins. It is produced by subjecting the blood aliquot extracorporeally to certain stressors, namely oxidizing agents, UV radiation and elevated temperature.
Abstract:
A method of increasing the nitric oxide concentration in the blood which comprises contacting blood with a nitric oxide concentration-increasing effective amount of ozone gas and ultraviolet radiation. Blood prepared by the method of the invention is used for treating a variety of conditions benefited by increased blood levels of nitric oxide.
Abstract:
A method of increasing the nitric oxide concentration in the blood which comprises contacting blood with a nitric oxide concentration-increasing effective amount of ozone gas and ultraviolet radiation. Blood prepared by the method of the invention is used for treating a variety of conditions benefited by increased blood levels of nitric oxide.
Abstract:
An autoimmune vaccine is provided for administration to human patients to alleviate the symptoms of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. The vaccine comprises an aliquot of the patient's blood, containing, inter alia, leukocytes having upregulated expression of various cell surface markers and lymphocytes containing decreased amounts of certain stress proteins. It is produced by subjecting the blood aliquot extracorporeally to certain stressors, namely oxidizing agents, UV radiation and elevated temperature.