The primary goal of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is to supply oxygen to tissues and
organs. However, due to a growing number of studies that have reported negative …

BACKGROUND: Storage of blood units (for 35–42 days, depending on the preservative
solution) has been reported to induce changes (eg, reduction of sialic acid level) in red cells …

To identify clinically relevant parameters of red blood cell (RBC) aggregation, we examined
correlations of aggregation parameters with C-reactive protein and fibrinogen in unstable …

Red blood cell (RBC) flow properties (FPs), specifically their deformability, aggregability,
and adherence to endothelial cells, play major roles in blood circulation. Their impairment …

Therapeutic administration of immunoglobulins (Ig) has the potential to precipitate
thrombotic events. This phenomenon may be explained by red blood cell (RBC) …

Red blood cells (RBCs) in the presence of plasma proteins or other macromolecules may
form aggregates, normally in rouleaux formations, which are dispersed with increasing …

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a frequently used 30 min or 60 min clinical test
for screening of several inflammatory conditions, infections, trauma, and malignant diseases …

Objective There is a growing concern regarding the risks in the transfusion of PRBC, as
numerous studies have reported negative transfusion outcomes, including reduced blood …

Red blood cell (RBC) aggregation is a multifaceted phenomenon, and whether it is
generally beneficial or deleterious remains unclear. In order to better understand its effect on …

Nanoparticles (NPs) are drawing an increasing clinical interest because of their potential
use as drug carriers. Recently, a new strategy for elevation of NPs in vivo circulation time …