Abstract: The present invention describes the composition of class and subclass selected pooled human immunoglobulins with catalytic activity, methods of preparation thereof, and therapeutic utility thereof.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are described for treating contaminants in material intended for in vivo use, and in particular blood and blood products for human use. Contaminants in blood cell preparations are inactivated using 8-methoxypsoralen prior to long term storage and transfusion.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for rapid loading and unloading of large volumes of liquid to and from a cargo transport, herein a landed aircraft transport. At a ground station, liquid is loaded from, or unloaded to, a reservoir equipped with a positionable, extendible hollow tubular boom having a cross-sectional flow area exceeding thirty square feet. At the extendible end of the boom, a valve closure is provided, movable by a power-driven ball-screw actuator between a retracted position closing the open end of the boom and an extended, open position spaced forwardly of the boom end. A cooperating valve assembly and receptacle for receiving the positionable boom end are mounted on the aircraft in a wing section, accessible by a fold-away hinged wingtip.