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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Hematology
  • Transfusion Medicine

Background:

  • Blood transfusions carry risks, including infection and immune reactions.
  • Limited availability and storage requirements of donor blood pose challenges.
  • Haemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) are investigated as alternatives to allogeneic red blood cells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current oxygen-carrying solutions and novel HBOC products.
  • To explore new indications for HBOCs to enhance their benefit/risk profile.
  • To compare the advantages of HBOCs over traditional blood transfusions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing and emerging HBOCs.
  • Analysis of clinical data and product development pipelines.
  • Assessment of potential applications and safety profiles.

Main Results:

  • Four new HBOC products are currently under development.
  • New indications include situations where blood is unavailable, contaminated, refused, or contraindicated.
  • HBOCs show promise for organ preservation, potentially improving transplant outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • HBOCs represent a significant advancement in oxygen-carrying therapies.
  • Expanded indications broaden the utility of HBOCs, improving patient care.
  • Further research and clinical trials are essential to fully realize the potential of HBOCs.