Thalassemic DNA-Containing Red Blood Cells Are under Oxidative Stress
We studied the nature of enucleated RBCs containing DNA remnants, Howell-Jolly (HJ) RBCs and reticulocytes (retics), that are characteristically present in the circulation of thalassemic patients, especially after splenectomy. Using flow cytometry methodology, we measured oxidative status parameters...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Anemia |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/943974 |