Method for improving oxygen transport by stored red blood cells
US6811778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P7/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of treatment of a patient includes administering to the patient stored red blood cells and a hemoglobin solution. The stored red blood cells and the hemoglobin solution can be administered to the patient simultaneously. Alternatively, the hemoglobin solution can be administered to the patient prior to administrating the stored red blood cells or the stored red blood cells can be administered to the patient prior to administering the hemoglobin solution. A composition of the invention includes stored red blood cells and a hemoglobin solution.
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