Storage-Induced Changes in Erythrocyte Membrane Proteins Promote Recognition by Autoantibodies

Physiological erythrocyte removal is associated with a selective increase in expression of neoantigens on erythrocytes and their vesicles, and subsequent autologous antibody binding and phagocytosis. Chronic erythrocyte transfusion often leads to immunization and the formation of alloantibodies and...

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Main Authors: Dinkla, Sip, Novotný, Věra M. J., Joosten, Irma, Bosman, Giel J. C. G. M.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3411782/