摘要 |
<p>An adsorbent capable of efficiently removing tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) present in a body fluid and comprising a compound having a functional group represented by general formula (I) and immobilized on a water-insoluble carrier (wherein X represents an anionic functional group; A represents a substituent other than the anionic functional group; and n represents an integer of 0 to 4, provided when n is 2 or above, nA's may be the same or different from each other); a method of removing TNF-α by adsorption comprising bringing the adsorbent into contact with a body fluid; and a device for adsorbing TNF-α by the adsorbent packed in a vessel equipped with an inlet and an outlet for a body fluid and provided with means for preventing the adsorbent from flowing out of the vessel.</p> |