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Use of mouse models to study the mechanisms and consequences of RBC clearance.
- Source :
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Vox Sanguinis . Aug2010, Vol. 99 Issue 2, p99-111. 13p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Mice provide tractable animal models for studying the pathophysiology of various human disorders. This review discusses the use of mouse models for understanding red-blood-cell (RBC) clearance. These models provide important insights into the pathophysiology of various clinically relevant entities, such as autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, haemolytic transfusion reactions, other complications of RBC transfusions and immunomodulation by Rh immune globulin therapy. Mouse models of both antibody- and non-antibody-mediated RBC clearance are reviewed. Approaches for exploring unanswered questions in transfusion medicine using these models are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00429007
- Volume :
- 99
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Vox Sanguinis
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 52214044
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1423-0410.2010.01327.x