ECP (Extracorporeal Photopheresis)

Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) is a medical treatment that involves removing a patient’s blood, treating specific immune cells outside the body with a combination of a light-sensitive drug and ultraviolet light, then returning the treated cells to the bloodstream. This process helps modify the immune response, making it useful for conditions like certain cancers, graft-versus-host disease, and autoimmune disorders. ECP is generally well-tolerated and tailored to influence immune activity without widespread immunosuppression, helping the body better regulate its immune system and potentially improve disease outcomes.