Surface Modification of Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carriers Reduces Recognition by Haptoglobin, Immunoglobulin, and Hemoglobin Antibodies
Hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) represent a propitious type of blood substitute to transport oxygen throughout the body while acting as a carrier in biomedical applications. However, HBOCs in blood are recognized and rapidly scavenged by the body’s innate immune systems. To overco...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-07-01
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Series: | Coatings |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/9/7/454 |