摘要 |
<p>This invention relates to an essentially stroma-free hemoglobin composition having a desirable combination of properties for use as a universally applicable blood plasma expander etc., such as a desirable oxygen affinity value, a desirable vascular retention time and substantial absence of toxic side effects. The composition comprises human hemoglobin cross-linked intramolecularly through the β-chains and polymerized. Preferably, 2-nor-2-formylpyridoxal 5-phosphate or a bis-pyridoxal polyphosphate is used for the intramolecular cross-linking through the β-chains, and glutaraldehyde is used for the polymerization of the hemoglobin.</p> |