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Drug transport by red blood cells
This review focuses on the role of human red blood cells (RBCs) as drug carriers. First, a general introduction about RBC physiology is provided, followed by the presentation of several cases in which RBCs act as natural carriers of drugs. This is due to
Sara Biagiotti+2 more
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AI based analysis of red blood cells in oscillating microchannels [PDF]
The flow dynamics of red blood cells in vivo in blood capillaries and in vitro in microfluidic channels is complex. Cells can obtain differnet shapes such as discoid, parachute, slipper-like shapes and various intermediate states depending on flow conditions and their viscoelastic properties.
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Maturation of phagosomes containing different erythrophagocytic particles in primary macrophages
Erythrophagocytosis is a physiological process that aims to remove damaged red blood cells from the circulation in order to avoid hemolysis and uncontrolled liberation of iron. Many efforts have been made to understand heme trafficking inside macrophages,
Inês B. Santarino, Otília V. Vieira
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Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was described to affect red blood cells (RBC) in both severe and mild disease courses. The aim of this study was to investigate whether hematological and hemorheological changes that were previously ...
Janina Bros+7 more
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An epidemiologic study of early biologic effects of benzene in Chinese workers. [PDF]
Benzene is a recognized hematotoxin and leukemogen, but its mechanisms of action in humans are still uncertain. To provide insight into these processes, we carried out a cross-sectional study of 44 healthy workers currently exposed to benzene (median 8 ...
Bechtold, WE+20 more
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We retrospectively collected all ultrasound imaging data of our thalassemia patients over a period of 10 years with the aim of assessing the prevalence and the risk factors of renal stones and cysts.
Carmina Fatigati+6 more
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Use of red blood cells concentrates at the General Hospital of Mexico
Background: Blood transfusion is a valuable therapeutic tool for massive bleeding in spite of inherent risks and makes the difference between life and death.
J. Rojo-Medina+2 more
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Drugs for preventing red blood cell dehydration in people with sickle cell disease. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder of hemoglobin, resulting in abnormal red blood cells. These are rigid and may block blood vessels leading to acute painful crises and other complications.
Ballas, Samir K., Nagalla, Srikanth
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Red Blood Cell Alloimmunization in Multi - transfused Patients: A Bicentric Study in India
Background: It is well-known that alloimmunization to red blood cell antigens resulting from the genetic disparities between donor and recipient is one of the risks of blood transfusion.
Amit Agrawal+3 more
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Objective To design and simulate routine serological experiments in transfusion techniques using RhD blood group, so as to solve the problem of difficult to obtain positive specimens in experimental teaching.
Yingying NIU+3 more
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