Re: superhaemoglobin mimic

From: Peter TB Brett <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 15 May 2005 03:06:50 -0000

hartlyuk@xxxxxxxxx writes:

> Anyone got any info.about the speculative proposal to design a
> molecule that stored vast amounts of oxygen(a kind of
> superhaemoglobin mimic),and could be used to save human life by
> injecting it into a person who's heart has stopped.?
>
> I heard that a few mms. of this molecule could keep a person
> alive(laying down)for an hour WITHOUT a heart beat.

I doubt it. All the oxygen in the world in your bloodstream won't be
any use to you if it's not circulating through the tissues that need
it.

Peter

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