METHODS FOR EXTENDING THE SHELF-LIFE OF STORED DONOR BLOOD AND/OR RED BLOOD CELLS AND TREATED RED BLOOD CELL COMPOSITIONS PRODUCED THEREBY

摘要

Methods for extending the shelf life of donor blood and/or red blood cells (RBC) with a cyclodextrin composition are described. The cyclodextrin composition contains at least one cyclodextrin complexed with at least one exogenous lipid. Also described are such treated donor blood and/or RBC.