Abstract
Erythrocyte deformability is one of the most important factors on determining blood viscosity. Many microcirculation damages are caused by alteration of viscosity. We propose a method for evaluate erythrocyte filtration using Nucleopore membranes, to study erythrocyte deformability. Normal ranges are calculated in young healthy subjects. Mean filtration time is determined on 5 filtrations for every subject. Filtration rate is expressed by sec/ml and correlated whit haematocrit. The method is not easily utilizable, but it can be useful in the knowledge of the role of the erythrocyte deformability in the altered microcirculation.
| Translated title of the contribution | A method for erythrocyte filtration |
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| Original language | Italian |
| Pages (from-to) | 1551-1557 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Bollettino della Societa Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 30 1983 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)