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Japanese Scientists Develop Artificial Blood

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A critical component of healthcare, blood transfusions play a vital role in saving lives around the globe every day. Maintaining an adequate blood supply, though, is no easy task, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The demand for O–negative blood — the universal donor type — often exceeds supply and donations have a limited shelf life. Looking to address the issue are a group of Japanese scientists led by Hiromi Sakai at Nara Medical University. They’ve developed a new type of artificial blood that can be used in patients of any blood type. The artificial blood is created by extracting hemoglobin — a protein containing iron that facilitates the transportation of oxygen in red blood cells — from expired donor blood. It is then encased in a protective shell to create stable, virus-free artificial red blood cells. As these artificial cells have no blood type, there is no need for compatibility testing. The synthetic blood can reportedly be stored for up to two years

Japanese Scientists Develop Artificial Blood Home \ Entertainment \ Technology \ Japanese Scientists Develop Artificial Blood Compatible With All Blood Types Japan Life News & Opinion Entertainment Technology Japanese Scientists Develop Artificial Blood Compatible With All Blood Types The synthetic blood can reportedly be stored for up to two years at room temperature By Matthew Hernon June 2, 2025 A critical component of healthcare, blood transfusions play a vital role in saving lives around the globe every day. Maintaining an adequate blood supply, though, is no easy task, particularly in lo

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