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Introduction. An average adult has 5 L of blood Blood Red blood cells White blood cells Platelets Plasma. Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues. Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work. Erythrocytes.
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Introduction • An average adult has 5 L of blood • Blood • Red blood cells • White blood cells • Platelets • Plasma IntroductionRespirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
Erythrocytes • Red blood cells • Disc-like bi-concave shape • O2 and CO2 delivery • Hemoglobin Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
Hemoglobin • Quaternary protein structure containing heme groups • 1 RBC = 270 million Hb molecules • 1 Hb molecule = 4 heme groups Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
Heme Group Fe • Relaxed state • Fe ion becomes accessible to O2 as it is on the same plane • Tensed state • Fe ion becomes less accessible to O2 as it is pulled out of the plane Porphyrin Ring Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
T vs. R state Low O2 environment • Conformational change • Gas pressure driven • Rotational of 15 degrees High O2 environment Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
Perceived Clinical Problem • Shortage of blood supply • Blood types are a barrier to blood transfusion • 4.9 million patients/year needs blood transfusion in the US • Demand for blood > blood donations Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
Respirocytes • 1stnanomedical device-design technical paper: 1996 by Freitas • Resembles RBCs • Spherical w/ various diameter • Aid medical treatments: • Anemia • Carbon monoxide poisoning • Respiratory diseases • Blood transfusion Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
Respirocytes – Current Design • Powered by glucose engines • Gas exchange is selective -- via sorting rotors • Made of sapphire or diamond (insulators) • Various diameters from 0.2 to 100 microns Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
Respirocytes – Design Issues • Over-heating • Radiation damage • Interference with other blood components • Biocompatibility • Introduces unnecessary cell aggregation • Over-pressure of gases • Unpredictable robot life time Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
Respirocytes – Alternative Design • Utilize blood glucose as energy source • Flat disc, mimics RBCs • Diameter: 5 μm • Thickness: 1 μm • Central CPU • Gas selective membrane (diffusion entrance) • Sensor controlled valves • Open/close valves for diffusion • Selective rotors for releasing gas molecules Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
Respirocytes – Alternative Design Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
Respirocytes – Alternative Design Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
Alternative Design – Flow Chart Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
Ethical Issues • Misuse of respirocytes for athletic purposes • Alters the natural body state by introducing foreign objects • Can create miniature bombs to kill bacteria– Can create weapons of mass destruction Introduction RespirocytesEthical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
Conclusion and Future Work • Goal: universal blood source • Purpose: To improve the quality of life of patients suffering from anemia, lung cancer, blood transfusions, and diseases that cause excess blood loss • Problems associated w/cell aggregation & biocompatibility requires further investigation Introduction Respirocytes Ethical Issues Erythrocytes Proposed Design Conclusion & Future Work
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