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Allosteric modifiers of hemoglobin

US5591892A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 1995
Grant dateJan 7, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2015

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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addition, the compounds can maintain the oxygen affinity in blood during storage and can restore the oxygen affinity of outdated blood.

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