Journal of Clinical Toxicology
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0495
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-0495
+44 1478 350008
Hemant Misra
300B Corporate Court, South Plainfield NJ 07080
Tanzania
Research Article
Toxicology and Safety Determination for a Novel Therapeutic Dual Carbon Monoxide and Oxygen Delivery Agent
Author(s): Hemant Misra, Friedericke Kazo and Judith A. NewmarkHemant Misra, Friedericke Kazo and Judith A. Newmark
Conditions in patients with hemoglobinopathies are far more complex and variable than in healthy humans due to the cascade of injury from hypoxia. Resulting complications can lead to tissue death, organ dysfunction and even death. Multi-faceted treatment is needed to address the array of complications. SANGUINATE™ (PEGylated, bovine carboxyhemoglobin) has multiple mechanisms of action that may prove effective. It acts both as a carbon monoxidereleasing molecule and as an oxygen transfer agent and is designed to safely perfuse the microvasculature to oxygenate tissue. Designing toxicology studies must not only deal with ensuring the safety of its mechanisms but deal with the potential safety issues of using bovine hemoglobin for both acute and chronic administration. Similar products have previously been shown to have effects on inflammation, vasoactivity, cardiac toxicity and ne.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0495.1000206