Prolonged storage of red blood cells and composition
US6150085A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N1/126
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel additive solutions useful for the storage of human red blood cells (RBCs) under refrigerated conditions are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of using the additive solutions in an appropriate volume to preserve RBCs at about 1 to 6.degree. C. for up to 10 weeks. Additive solutions and processes in accordance with the present invention allow the viable storage of human RBCs for an extended period of time in a solution which is directly infusible in humans.
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