The potential role of ischaemia–reperfusion injury in chronic, relapsing diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Long COVID, and ME/CFS: evidence, mechanisms, and …

DB Kell, E Pretorius - Biochemical Journal, 2022 - portlandpress.com
Ischaemia–reperfusion (I–R) injury, initiated via bursts of reactive oxygen species produced
during the reoxygenation phase following hypoxia, is well known in a variety of acute …

Pathophysiology of red blood cell dysfunction in diabetes and its complications

A Williams, R Bissinger, H Shamaa, S Patel, L Bourne… - Pathophysiology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a complex metabolic disorder associated with multiple
microvascular complications leading to nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy. Mounting …

Pathogenesis of Anemia in Canine Babesiosis: Possible Contribution of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines and Chemokines—A Review

W Zygner, O Gójska-Zygner, LJ Norbury - Pathogens, 2023 - mdpi.com
Canine babesiosis is a tick-borne protozoan disease caused by intraerythrocytic parasites of
the genus Babesia. The infection may lead to anemia in infected dogs. However, anemia is …

Red blood cell membrane cholesterol may be a key regulator of sickle cell disease microvascular complications

EJ Niesor, E Nader, A Perez, F Lamour, R Benghozi… - Membranes, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cell membrane lipid composition, especially cholesterol, affects many functions of
embedded enzymes, transporters and receptors in red blood cells (RBC). High membrane …

Exploring unconventional attributes of red blood cells and their potential applications in biomedicine

AT Anastasiadi, VZ Arvaniti, KE Hudson… - Protein & …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Eukaryotic cells are defined as cells containing distinct nuclei and other membranous
organelles. However, red blood cells (RBCs) lack a nucleus and organelles—perhaps to …

Alteration in the number, morphology, function, and metabolism of erythrocytes in high-altitude polycythemia

S Yu, Y Ye, T Wuren, H Yi - Frontiers in Physiology, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: High-altitude polycythemia (HAPC) is a common chronic high-altitude disease
characterized by significantly increased erythrocyte, hemoglobin (Hb), and hematocrit …

Hypoxia and hemorheological properties in older individuals

A Raberin, J Burtscher, P Connes, GP Millet - Ageing Research Reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
Hypoxia is caused by insufficient oxygen availability for the organism leading to reduced
oxygen delivery to tissues and cells. It has been regarded as a severe threat to human …

Role of erythrocytes in nitric oxide metabolism and paracrine regulation of endothelial function

D Gajecki, J Gawryś, E Szahidewicz-Krupska… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Emerging studies provide new data shedding some light on the complex and pivotal role of
red blood cells (RBCs) in nitric oxide (NO) metabolism and paracrine regulation of …

A dynamic membrane‐active glycopeptide for enhanced protection of human red blood cells against freeze‐stress

S Gao, Q Niu, Y Wang, L Ren, J Chong… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Intracellular delivery of freezing‐tolerant trehalose is crucial for cryopreservation of red
blood cells (RBCs) and previous strategies based on membrane‐disruptive activity usually …

Tamoxifen induces eryptosis through calcium accumulation and oxidative stress

MA Alfhili, AM Alyousef, J Alsughayyir - Medical Oncology, 2023 - Springer
Chemotherapy-related anemia is a major obstacle in anticancer therapy. Tamoxifen (TAM) is
an antiestrogen prescribed for breast cancer patients with hemolytic potential and apoptotic …