Separate Mechanisms of Deformability Loss in ATP-depleted and Ca-loaded Erythrocytes
AUTOR(ES)
Clark, Margaret R.
RESUMO
Membrane rigidity has been widely accepted as the dominant cause of reduced deformability both of ATP-depleted erythrocytes and erythrocytes containing excess calcium (Ca). However, recent studies have shown normal membrane deformability in ATP-depleted erythrocytes. In addition, Ca accumulation causes massive ion and water loss, and it has been shown that extensive dehydration causes an increase in intracellular viscosity with attendant loss of whole cell deformability. To obtain a detailed understanding of the processes accompanying ATP depletion and/or Ca accumulation that limit cell deformability, we have used a viscodiffractometric method to identify the cellular factors contributing to reduced whole cell deformability.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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