Neohemocyte
Neohemocyte
Neohemocyte (pronunciation: nee-oh-hee-moh-syt) is a term used in the field of medicine and biotechnology to refer to a new generation of artificial red blood cells. The term is derived from the Greek words "neo" meaning new, and "haima" meaning blood, and "kytos" meaning cell.
Definition
Neohemocytes are artificial red blood cells that are designed to mimic the function of natural red blood cells. They are typically created using biotechnology techniques and are used in medical treatments to replace or supplement the function of natural red blood cells.
Function
The primary function of neohemocytes is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and to carry carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs. This is similar to the function of natural red blood cells. However, neohemocytes can be designed to have additional functions, such as carrying therapeutic drugs or imaging agents.
Applications
Neohemocytes have potential applications in a variety of medical fields. They can be used in transfusion medicine to supplement or replace the need for blood transfusions. They can also be used in drug delivery to carry therapeutic drugs to specific locations in the body. In addition, they can be used in medical imaging to enhance the visibility of certain tissues or structures.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neohemocyte
- Wikipedia's article - Neohemocyte
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