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Lyophilization of red blood cells

US4874690A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 1988
Grant dateOct 17, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P7/08
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process and medium are disclosed for the lyophilization of red blood cells which comprises the use of solutions including monosaccharide hexoses and pentoses, biocompatible polymers and polyanions to permit the reconstitution of viable red blood cells.

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