ErythroMer is a red blood substitute in development funded by the National Institutes of Health and U.S. Department of Defense.
This opens up the possibility of eventual stockpiling of ErythoMer, making it easier to supply blood in large amounts to those who need it.
[4] ErythroMer is a reddish blood powder composed of hemoglobin from humans.
By coating it with a synthetic polymer, it can sense pH changes, allowing for oxygen pick up in areas where the pH levels are high and disposal where the levels are low.
Researchers are hopeful that ErythroMer can soon move to human trials, potentially revolutionizing blood transfusions.