Rat model shows PEGylated human hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier, VS-101, effective as alternate to blood transfusion during severe exchange transfusion.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117095

In a rat model, the new PEGylated human hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier, VS-101, effectively maintained blood pressure, perfusion, and tissue oxygenation during severe exchange transfusion, showing potential as an alternative to blood transfusion.