Soluble Molecules in Intravenous Immunoglobulin: Benefits and Limitations Publisher Pubmed



Azimi M¹ ; Aghamohammadi A² ; Ochs HD³ ; Rezaei N^{1, 2, 4} Show Affiliations
Source: Expert Review of Clinical Immunology Published:2016

Abstract

Because of its predominance, the main immunomodulatory function of IVIg is carried out by the IgG molecules; while, based on multiple studies, the immunomodulatory role of other soluble molecules in commercial IVIg products is impossible to ignore. Although the existence of these molecules and their suppressive effects on the immune response may be considered a positive contribution to the treatment of autoimmune disorders, their presence, half-life, accumulation and immunosuppressive actions in immunocompromised patients should be monitored by physicians and manufacturing companies. © 2015 Taylor & Francis.