Patent AT-E399795-T1: [Translated] METHOD FOR PRODUCING IMPROVED DEXTRAN-HEMOGLOBIN CONJUGATES

An hemoglobin (Hb)-Dextran (Dx) conjugate having a molecular weight between 50 kd and 500 kD provides a blood substitute that results in acceptable erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and excretion rate (EXC) values. DxHb conjugates of the invention can be used for a variety of purposes as an alternative to blood.