Reza Shojaei on the Real Worth of Hemoglobin Oxygen Carriers – HBOCs
Reza Shojaei, Executive Leader, Strategic Growth Advisor in Health and Biopharma, shared on LinkedIn:
”Are Hemoglobin Oxygen Carriers (HBOCs) a breakthrough waiting to happen, or just hype?
What if we could deliver oxygen without relying on blood donors, refrigeration, or blood typing?
That’s the bold promise of Hemoglobin Oxygen Carriers (HBOCs), sometimes called “artificial blood.”
Approved in South Africa, tested in Japan, funded by the U.S. military, and eyed for organ preservation in Europe… yet still viewed with caution by regulators.
So, are HBOCs a breakthrough waiting to happen, or just hype?’
In this newsletter edition, we explore:
- Where HBOCs stand today
- Their advantages and safety challenges
- Whether they can truly replace blood donation
- What the global market looks like in 2025
- If they’re viable for low- and middle-income countries”
Read the full Blood and Plasma Pulse newsletter edition here.
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