{"title":"The hemoglobin-nitric oxide axis: implications for transfusion therapeutics","authors":"J. R. Lancaster, A. Hutchings, J. Kerby, R. Patel","doi":"10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00084.X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00084.X","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY Understanding mechanisms that regulate nitric oxide (NO) function in the vascular compartment is critical in the context of transfusion-based therapeutics. The role of hemoglobin (Hb), either cell-free or encapsulated within the erythrocyte, has received much attention owing largely to the rapid rate of reactions between NO and either oxy- or deoxyheme. In this review, we discuss the different mechanisms proposed by which NO reactions with Hb are controlled under physiological conditions and which involve both preventing NO-scavenging by Hb and erythrocyte (and Hb)-dependent stimulation of NO-signaling. How these mechanisms may be utilized therapeutically in the design and application of Hb-based oxygen carrier therapeutics is also discussed.","PeriodicalId":90375,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion alternatives in transfusion medicine : TATM","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00084.X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"63389108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Oxidation of hemoglobin: mechanisms of control in vitro and in vivo","authors":"P. Buehler, A. Alayash","doi":"10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00081.X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00081.X","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY \u0000 \u0000 \u0000Hemoglobin (Hb) within red blood cells (RBC) is protected from oxidative processes by enzymatic and small molecule antioxidants as well as the RBC membrane that provides a physical barrier against oxidation. When Hb is introduced into the circulation as a result of hemolysis or following infusion of Hb-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs; ‘blood substitutes’), the control of oxidative processes becomes dependent on plasma oxidative status. In vitro studies clearly demonstrate that Hb and HBOCs undergo oxidative modification at the site of heme iron and at multiple amino acid sites as a result of autoxidation, nitrosylation and peroxidation. Recent findings from in vitro studies provide a strong basis for understanding of potential toxicity in vivo. The antioxidative status of both plasma and tissue becomes an important factor in the control of Hb and HBOC oxidation and nitrosylation in the circulation. Several studies that performed ex vivo and in vivo have demonstrated a critical role for plasma antioxidants such as ascorbic acid and uric acid in maintaining Hb and HBOCs in functional non-oxidized states. In the present review we discuss mechanisms of Hb and HBOC autoxidation, nitrosylation and peroxidation in vitro and in vivo. Additionally, we explore the role(s) of plasma antioxidants in maintaining functional HBOC status that may potentially be exploited as part of protective strategies against Hb and HBOC oxidative toxicity.","PeriodicalId":90375,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion alternatives in transfusion medicine : TATM","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00081.X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"63389026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Solution to the problems of acellular hemoglobins by encapsulation and the intrinsic issues of hemoglobin vesicles as a molecular assembly","authors":"H. Sakai, K. Sou, E. Tsuchida","doi":"10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00089.X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00089.X","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY \u0000 \u0000 \u0000Hemoglobin vesicles (HbV), or liposome-encapsulated hemoglobins, are developed as artificial oxygen carriers for the use as a transfusion alternative. The safety and efficacy of HbV have been clarified in detail: HbV can overcome the side effects of hemoglobin (Hb) molecules (stroma-free, and intra- or intermolecularly crosslinked) such as vasoconstriction, hypertension and possible vascular damage induced by direct contact of the vascular surface with Hb. On the other hand, intrinsic issues related to the suspension of HbV as a molecular assembly have to be considered: blood compatibility, structural and dispersion stabilities of the vesicles, and the requirement of prompt degradation in the reticuloendothelial system. Having overcome these issues, the results make us confident in advancing further development of HbV. Easy manipulation of physicochemical parameters of HbV provides possibilities for various clinical applications in addition to their use as a transfusion alternative.","PeriodicalId":90375,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion alternatives in transfusion medicine : TATM","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00089.X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"63389258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Cabrales, B. Y. S. Vázquez, A. C. Negrete, M. Intaglietta
{"title":"Perfluorocarbons as gas transporters for O2, NO, CO and volatile anesthetics","authors":"P. Cabrales, B. Y. S. Vázquez, A. C. Negrete, M. Intaglietta","doi":"10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00085.X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00085.X","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) developed for the intravascular transport of oxygen have a higher solubility for gases compared to plasma and therefore can be used to transport and deliver a variety of bioactive gases for therapeutic purposes. Intravenous infusion of PFCs preequilibrated with carbon monoxide gas may provide a means to produce vasodilata- tion. A similar effect can be obtained by preloading PFC emulsions with nitric oxide (NO), as well as introducing unsaturated PFC emulsions in the circulation, since these can scavenge and redistribute NO. Volatile anes- thetics delivered in conjunction with the intravenous presence of PFCs are more effective at lower dosages, and provide for a more uniform anes- thetic effect in terms of duration of anesthesia. PFC emulsions are therefore proposed as vehicles for the transport and delivery of gases to the tissues, offering high accuracy of dosage, and avoiding uncertainties of gas delivery associated with gas inspiration via the lungs.","PeriodicalId":90375,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion alternatives in transfusion medicine : TATM","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00085.X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"63389121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Lenz, A. Rebel, K. Waschke, R. Koehler, Thomas Frietsch
{"title":"Blood viscosity modulates tissue perfusion: sometimes and somewhere.","authors":"C. Lenz, A. Rebel, K. Waschke, R. Koehler, Thomas Frietsch","doi":"10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00080.X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00080.X","url":null,"abstract":"Each organ possesses specific properties for controlling microvascular perfusion. Such specificity provides an opportunity to design transfusion fluids that target thrombo-embolic or vasospasm-induced ischemia in a particular organ or that optimize overall perfusion from systemic shock. The role of viscosity in the design of these fluids might be underestimated, because viscosity is rarely monitored or considered in critical care decisions. Studies linking viscosity-dependent changes of microvascular perfusion to outcome-relevant data suggest that whole blood viscosity is negligible as a determinant of microvascular perfusion under physiological conditions when autoregulation is effective. Because autoregulation is driven to maintain oxygen supply constant, the organism will compensate for changes in blood viscosity to sustain oxygen delivery. In contrast, under pathological conditions in the brain and elsewhere, increases of overall viscosity should be avoided - including all the situations where vascular autoregulatory mechanisms are inoperative due to ischemia, structural damage or physiologic dysfunction. As latter conditions are not to identify with high certainty, the risks that accompany therapeutic correction of blood viscosity are outweighing the benefits. The ability to bedside monitor blood viscosity and to link changes in viscosity to outcome parameters in various clinical conditions would provide more solid foundation for evidence-based clinical management.","PeriodicalId":90375,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion alternatives in transfusion medicine : TATM","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81312792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Resuscitation from hemorrhagic shock: recovery of oxygen carrying capacity or perfusion? Efficacy of new plasma expanders","authors":"A. Tsai, P. Cabrales, S. Acharya, M. Intaglietta","doi":"10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00086.X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00086.X","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY \u0000 \u0000 \u0000Potential shortages and perceived issues with the biosafety of blood have strengthened interest in the search for alternatives to blood. Currently available plasma expanders are effective in recovering pressure by volume expansion but are not safely deployed beyond the transfusion trigger. Conventional reasoning indicates that this limitation relates to oxygen carrying capacity reaching the threshold where it no longer can satisfy the metabolic demand of the organism; however, recent findings show that this limitation is also determined by other physical factors such as their viscosity and colloidal osmotic pressure. These fluid transport properties have a strong influence on the maintenance of microvascular perfusion and function in conditions of extreme hemodilution that obtain when resuscitation is continued beyond the transfusion trigger with plasma expanders. This realization leads to the possibility of developing new plasma expanders whose physical properties enhance microvascular function compensating for the decreased intrinsic oxygen carrying capacity in extreme hemodilution via enhanced microvascular perfusion. This review presents experimental, systemic and microvascular findings obtained using polyethylene glycol conjugated albumin solutions in extreme hemodilution and shock resuscitation in the hamster window chamber model, concluding that plasma expanders of this type can be effectively used beyond the transfusion trigger.","PeriodicalId":90375,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion alternatives in transfusion medicine : TATM","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00086.X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"63389131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel strategies for transporting cellular hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers in the systemic circulation","authors":"D. Harris, A. Palmer","doi":"10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00082.X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00082.X","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY \u0000 \u0000 \u0000This review focuses on innovative chemical and biomolecular design strategies for engineering cellular hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers with prolonged systemic circulatory half-lives. Traditional lipid formulations used in the self-assembly of liposome encapsulated hemoglobin dispersions are discussed in light of newly designed liposome, nanoparticle and polymersome encapsulated hemoglobin dispersions. The clinical transfusion potential of these cellular HBOCs is discussed in terms of key design parameters such as: particle size distribution, hemoglobin encapsulation efficiency, methemoglobin level, oxygen affinity, cooperativity coefficient, circulation kinetics and biodistribution.","PeriodicalId":90375,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion alternatives in transfusion medicine : TATM","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00082.X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"63389041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Blood transfusion: challenges and limitations","authors":"S. Knowles","doi":"10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00062.X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00062.X","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY \u0000 \u0000Blood transfusions provide essential supportive therapy but are costly and not without risk. The transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus through the blood supply has led to public, political and legal scrutiny of the safety of blood. Increasing numbers of precautionary measures have been introduced which both increase the costs and reduce the available donor base. Errors frequently occur in the multistep process of giving the correct blood to the correct patient, leading to ABO-incompatible transfusions and indefensible patient morbidity and mortality. Against this background, there is a paucity of evidence upon which to base the clinical practice of blood transfusion, and established prescribing habits are not regularly reviewed as a result of published clinical trials. Consequently, there is considerable inappropriate use. The essential challenges are to educate both clinicians and patients to appreciate the limitations and risks of allogeneic transfusion and to support the use of more rational alternatives.","PeriodicalId":90375,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion alternatives in transfusion medicine : TATM","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00062.X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"63388541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of anemia in the elective surgical patient","authors":"L. Goodnough","doi":"10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00063.X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00063.X","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY \u0000 \u0000 \u0000A national audit demonstrated that 35% of patients scheduled for orthopedic joint replacement surgery have a hemoglobin concentration < 13 g/dL on preadmission testing. Current practice consists of preadmission testing within 72 hours before an elective operative procedure, which precludes the opportunity effectively to evaluate and manage a patient with unexpected anemia. A standardized approach for the detection, evaluation and management of anemia in the preoperative surgical setting was identified as an unmet medical need. A panel of physicians developed a clinical care pathway for anemia management in this setting. Recommendations were that patients undergoing elective surgery should receive a hemoglobin determination up to 30 days before the scheduled surgical procedure. The identification and evaluation of anemia in this setting will assist in expedited diagnosis and treatment of underlying comorbidities, and will improve patient outcomes.","PeriodicalId":90375,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion alternatives in transfusion medicine : TATM","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00063.X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"63388588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hydroxyethyl starch solutions and their effect on the microcirculation and tissue oxygenation","authors":"K. Yuruk, E. Almac, C. Ince","doi":"10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00076.X","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00076.X","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY \u0000 \u0000 \u0000The main goal of ideal fluid therapy is not only to maintain systemic circulation, but also to restore tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery to the tissues and specifically to the microcirculation where oxygen delivery takes place. For this purpose, various kinds of crystalloid and colloid solutions are being used. The ongoing debate about the use of crystalloid versus colloid solutions has now shifted to a debate on the ideal type of colloid solution. Hydroxyethyl starch (HES) is one of the most studied plasma substitutes. Different kinds of HES solutions exist worldwide, which differ greatly in their pharmacological properties. Low-molecular-weight HES solutions have been successfully and safely used for intravascular volume therapy, and also to restore hemodynamic, microcirculatory and cardiorespiratory function. This article reviews their effect on the microcirculation and tissue oxygenation.","PeriodicalId":90375,"journal":{"name":"Transfusion alternatives in transfusion medicine : TATM","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2007-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1111/J.1778-428X.2007.00076.X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"63388909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}