An in vitro method to evaluate hemolysis of human red blood cells (RBCs) treated by airborne particulate matter (PM10)
Air pollutants are capable to enter bloodstream through the nose, mouth, skin and the digestive tract. Hemolysis is the premature destruction of red blood cells (RBCs) membranes. This can affect metabolism of RBCs and reduce cell life. Each of these adverse effects could lead to anemia, jaundice and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-01-01
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| Series: | MethodsX |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016119300020 |