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Allosteric modifiers of hemoglobin useful for decreasing oxygen affinity and preserving oxygen carrying capability of stored blood

US5731454A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 1995
Grant dateMar 24, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 18, 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addition, the compounds can maintain the oxygen affinity in blood during storage and can restore the oxygen affinity of outdated blood.

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