Intravenous administration of psoralen

Details Intravenous administration of psoralen Intravenous administration of psoralen

1994-01-21

1997-04-08

Gitomer, Ralph

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Maintaining blood or sperm in a physiologically active state...

4351733, 424532, A01N 102, C12N 1300, A61K 3514

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ABSTRACT:
Intravenous administration of 8-methoxypsoralen is disclosed, and more specifically intravenous administration of 8-methoxypsoralen-blood preparations, including platelets. Random donor platelet bags are treated, stored and pooled prior to transfusion.

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