A Modular Approach to Multifunctional Red Blood Cell Mimics

Project description

A synthetic blood surrogate for emergency resuscitation

There are specific guidelines for standard blood transfusion that take into account blood type compatibility, overall health of the donor and the lack of harmful infections. However, these involve time-consuming tests that cause significant delays in emergency situations such as severe trauma, where patients have lost lots of blood and require immediate transfusion. The EU-funded M-BLOOD project proposes to develop a synthetic transfusion product that mimics the biochemical and biophysical properties of red blood cells and can transport oxygen and carbon dioxide, regulate nitric oxide levels and exhibit antioxidant function. The idea is to be able to provide a blood resuscitation product for emergency situations.

Fields of science

Host institution

DANMARKS TEKNISKE UNIVERSITET

Net EU contribution

€ 1 988 725,00

Address

Anker Engelunds Vej 101
2800 Kongens Lyngby
Denmark

Region

Danmark Hovedstaden Københavns omegn

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Links

Contact the organisation Website

Participation in EU R&I programmes

HORIZON collaboration network

Other funding

€ 0,00

Beneficiaries (1)