Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Perfluorocarbon blood substitutes.

G P Biro, P Blais

    Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Fluorocarbon emulsions exhibit unique gas solubility and formulation properties, showing potential in medical applications like organ preservation and cardiovascular support.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Upper esophageal sphincter (UES) metrics on high-resolution manometry (HRM) differentiate achalasia subtypes.

    Neurogastroenterology and motility·2017
    Same author

    Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the Veterans Administration population: development and validation of an algorithm for NAFLD using automated data.

    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics·2014
    Same author

    The effects of hemodilution with Hemolink upon hemodynamics and blood flow distribution in anesthetized dogs.

    Artificial cells, blood substitutes, and immobilization biotechnology·2002
    Same author

    The effects of hemodilution with Hemolink upon hemodynamics and blood flow distribution in anesthetized dogs.

    Artificial cells, blood substitutes, and immobilization biotechnology·2002
    Same author

    Tetraaza analogues of lithium and sodium alums: synthesis and X-ray structures of the single strand polymer [Li(THF)2(Al[SO2(NtBu)2]2)] infinity and the contact ion pairs [Na(15-crown-5)][Al(SO2(NtBu)2)2] and ([Na(15-crown-5)][O2S(mu-NBn)2Al(mu-NBnSO2NBn)])2.

    Inorganic chemistry·2001
    Same author

    A phase I study of oxidized raffinose cross-linked human hemoglobin.

    Critical care medicine·2000
    Same journal

    Estrobolome and the Endocrine-Microbiome Axis in Breast and Endometrial Carcinogenesis.

    Critical reviews in oncology/hematology·2026
    Same journal

    Remodeling the immune microenvironment: Engineering IL-2 variants to overcome clinical bottlenecks in PD-1 inhibitor plus chemotherapy.

    Critical reviews in oncology/hematology·2026
    Same journal

    Neoadjuvant immunotherapy in melanoma: From pathologic response to response-adapted management.

    Critical reviews in oncology/hematology·2026
    Same journal

    DNA polymerase epsilon catalytic subunit (POLE) in cancer: Implications for tumor biology and therapeutic strategies - A comprehensive review.

    Critical reviews in oncology/hematology·2026
    Same journal

    Long non-coding RNAs in triple-negative breast cancer: emerging drivers of tumor biology, prognosis, and drug resistance.

    Critical reviews in oncology/hematology·2026
    Same journal

    Alternative splicing in breast cancer drug resistance: Mechanisms, therapeutic targeting, and clinical translation.

    Critical reviews in oncology/hematology·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Fluorocarbons possess unique physicochemical properties, including high gas solubility and nonmiscibility with water, making them suitable for specific biomedical applications.
    • Various fluorocarbon emulsion preparations have been developed, with their properties and constituent characteristics documented.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically review the biological aspects and potential applications of fluorocarbon emulsions.
    • To quantitatively assess the gas-transporting capabilities of these emulsions.
    • To evaluate their efficacy in diverse medical fields.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of physicochemical properties of fluorocarbons.
    • Description and analysis of fluorocarbon emulsion preparations.
    • Quantitative assessment of gas transport.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Review of in vivo and in vitro biological effects.
  • Evaluation of applications in cardiovascular system, radiology, intoxications, and organ preservation.

    • Main Results:

    • Fluorocarbon emulsions demonstrate significant gas-transporting capabilities.
    • Biological effects were assessed in whole-body systems and in vitro.
    • Investigated applications show promise in cardiovascular support, radiology, intoxication treatment, and organ preservation.

    Conclusions:

    • Fluorocarbon emulsions present a promising, albeit not fully realized, therapeutic potential.
    • Further modifications may enhance their clinical utility and overcome current limitations.