Blood preserving composition and method for preserving blood.

摘要

A blood preserving composition comprising a phosphoric acid diester of the following formula: (wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof and a method for the preservation of blood which comprises employing the compound. The compound used for the blood preserving composition of the invention is capable of maintaining the biological function of blood for a long period of time without harming its components. Therefore, the composition of the invention can be advantageously used for preserving blood and its components such as erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets, and is useful for preventing hepatic disorder which can accompanies blood transfusion.