Effects of Lyophilization on Metabolic Integrity of Red Blood.

Abstract

The objective was to investigate the integrity of energy metabolism in human red blood cells that had been lyophilized and rehydrated. This work was in collaboration with Dr. Barry Spargo (NRL), who prepared the lyophilized red cells. Retention of adequate energy metabolism (i.e., glycolysis) is essential for the survival and oxygen delivery function of red blood cells.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 07, 1996
Accession Number
ADA309740

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People

  • John F. Carpenter

Organizations

  • University of Colorado Health

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antifreeze Proteins
  • Biochemistry
  • Blood
  • Blood Cells
  • Cells
  • Drying
  • Energy
  • Freeze Drying
  • Hemoglobin
  • Infrared Spectra
  • Infrared Spectroscopy
  • Metabolism
  • Methemoglobin
  • Proteins
  • Reducing Agents
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy

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  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Immunology
  • Research Science/Academic Research