| abstract |
The present invention relates to the use of a high molecular weight extracellular hemoglobin for the manufacture of a medicament for treating and/or preventing diseases by inhibition of calcium. Advantageously, the extracellular hemoglobin is obtained from Annelids. In particular, the invention concerns the use of a high molecular weight extracellular hemoglobin for the manufacture of a medicament for treating and/or preventing cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension, angina such as angina pectoris, Raynaud's disease, arteriopathy, tachycardia, vasospasm, ischemia, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia or cerebrovacular accident. |