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Plasma is a straw-coloured liquid component of blood that contains life-saving proteins. Thousands of people around the world rely on donated source plasma to get access to the treatments they need. It is an essential material that cannot be synthetically produced, which is one of the many reasons why plasma donation is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curious about who exactly benefits from the plasma donations you make? Keep reading to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Needs Plasma Therapies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over 80 different autoimmune disorders, immunodeficiencies, and blood disorders can be treated with plasma protein therapies. These diseases and conditions affect a relatively small percentage of the population, so they are considered rare. Most of these conditions are also genetic and chronic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plasma protein therapies created from donated source plasma are used to replace missing or deficient proteins in these patients. Patients typically require regular infusions or injections throughout their lives. When individuals with rare and chronic conditions receive plasma protein therapies, it allows them to lead healthier and more productive lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Plasma Therapies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are four main types of plasma therapies that can be manufactured from donated source plasma: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor Therapies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This plasma-derived therapy is used to treat individuals living with alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency<\/a>, one of the most common and serious hereditary disorders in the world. If left untreated, the condition can result in life-threatening liver disease or lung disease. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is also commonly referred to as genetic emphysema. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) Therapies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Life-saving IVIg therapy treatments<\/a> are used to treat several rare and chronic diseases, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n