Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carriers as Red Cell Substitutes and Oxygen Therapeutics

Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carriers as Red Cell Substitutes and Oxygen Therapeutics edited by Hae Won Kim, A. Gerson Greenburg.

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: Kim, Hae Won (Editor), Greenburg, A. Gerson (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edition:1st ed. 2013.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Biomaterials.
Molecular biology.
Medicinal chemistry.
Hematology.
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Online Access:Click to view e-book
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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:XXIII, 746 p. 130 illus., 77 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783642407178
DOI:10.1007/978-3-642-40717-8

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