Carnosine and Its Role on the Erythrocyte Rheology
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Erythrocytes are the most abundant cells (around 5 million/mm3) in the body. The main function of these specialized cells is transport of oxygen (O2) and mediation of carbondioxide (CO2) production (Volpe, 1993). Mature erythrocytes have no capacity for cell division, protein synthesis, and mitochondrial-based oxidative reactions (Bunn, 1991; Benz, 2010). The erythrocyte possesses more membrane surface area than is needed to encase the volume of its cytoplasm. This allows for biconcave disc geometry. This shape can be stretched, twisted, distended, and compressed without permanent damage (Benz, 2010).
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