Inventors:
James D. Reynolds - Shaker Heights OH, US
Jonathan S. Stamler - Shaker Heights OH, US
International Classification:
A61K 31/21, C12N 5/071, A61P 43/00, A01N 1/02, A61K 33/00, A61P 11/00
US Classification:
424718, 514506, 514509, 435 11, 435374
Abstract:
A body part is preserved using nitric oxide and/or a nitric oxide donor that does not directly release nitric oxide or a red blood cell nitrosylating agent, preferably ethyl nitrite to facilitate oxygen supply. A subject at risk for developing high altitude illness is administered a red blood nitrosylating agent in gaseous form that does not directly release nitric oxide, preferably ethyl nitrite.