Hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers as red cell substitutes and oxygen therapeutics /

Currently, hemoglobin (Hb)-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) are leading candidates as red blood cell substitutes. In addition, HBOCs are also potential oxygen therapeutics for treatment of patients with critical ischemic conditions due to atherosclerosis, diabetes and other conditions. This book will p...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Greenburg, A. Gerson (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg Imprint: Springer, 2013.
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Summary:Currently, hemoglobin (Hb)-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) are leading candidates as red blood cell substitutes. In addition, HBOCs are also potential oxygen therapeutics for treatment of patients with critical ischemic conditions due to atherosclerosis, diabetes and other conditions. This book will provide readers a comprehensive review of topics involved in the HBOC development. It focusses on current products and clinical applications as well as on emerging technologies and future prospects.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiii, 746 pages) 130 illustrations 77 illustrations in colour
ISBN:9783642407178