Methods of using an apparatus for prolonging survival of platelets using CMP-sialic acid, UDP-galactose or both
US8517967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/108331
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides modified platelets having a reduced platelet clearance and methods for reducing platelet clearance. Also provided are compositions for the preservation of platelets. The invention also provides methods for making a pharmaceutical composition containing the modified platelets and for administering the pharmaceutical composition to a mammal to mediate hemostasis.
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