Erythrocyte A Peripheral Biomarker For Infection and Inflammation

• Andere auteurs: Fatima Shad, Kaneez (Redacteur)
• Formaat: Elektronisch Hoofdstuk
• Taal: Engels
• Gepubliceerd in: IntechOpen 2021
• Onderwerpen: Haematology; covid-19, oxidative stress, hypertension, reactive oxygen species, sepsis, calcium
• Online toegang: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

In addition to carrying haemoglobin for gas exchange, red blood cells (RBCs) or erythrocytes contain a number of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates, making them capable of acting as peripheral biomarkers for many pathological conditions. Early identification of key changes in erythrocytes in respon...