Rejuvenation of stored blood
US7687468B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N1/126
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
D-Ribose, a buffer and an anticoagulant are added to whole blood or packed red cells to extend function in storage beyond 42 days. Methods are disclosed to rejuvenate suboptimally functional red cells. The methods are comprised of incubation of the cells at 37° C. for 10 to 60 minutes in the presence of D-ribose.
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