Prolonged storage of red blood cells
US6447987B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N1/10
- 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° C. for up to at least about 11 weeks or more. 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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