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Using allosteric hemoglobin modifiers to decrease oxygen affinity in blood

US5248785A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 1992
Grant dateSep 28, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2603/74
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A family of compounds has been found to be useful for right-shifting hemoglobin towards a low oxygen affinity state. The compounds are capable of acting on hemoglobin in whole blood. In addition, the compounds can maintain the oxygen affinity in blood during storage and can restore the oxygen affinity of outdated blood.

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