Studia Biologica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 3 - 20
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Background.
In
recent
years,
many
publications
have
highlighted
the
role
of
erythrocytes
in
pathogenesis
various
acute
and
chronic
diseases.
Their
negative
impact
is
explained
by
ability
these
cells
to
generate
superoxide
anion-radical
other
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
due
autooxidation
hemoglobin,
which
increases
hypoxia.
The
purpose
this
work
was
study
hemoglobin
activation
redox
processes
regulation
specific
physiological
under
influence
vibration
–
a
factor
that
combines
mechanical
influence,
oxidative
stress
Materials
Methods.
An
erythrocyte
suspension
at
T
=
25
°C
subjected
for
3
hours
frequency
range
from
8
32
Hz,
with
amplitudes
0.5±0.04
0.9±0.08
mm.
At
specified
intervals
time,
content
hydrogen
peroxide,
propensity
autoxidation
ligand
forms
cytoplasmic
fraction
hemolysates
were
measured.
Spearman’s
non-parametric
correlation
analysis
used
analyze
relationship
between
studied
indicators.
Results.
low-frequency
conditions
investigated.
Changes
kinetics
reaction
oxidation
potassium
hexacyanoferrate
observed.
increase
intracellular
peroxide
shown,
increased
more
than
twice
16–24
A
formation
hemichromes,
an
methemoglobin
shown.
20–32
ferrylhemoglobin
recorded.
Conclusion.
Under
8–24
unstable
are
formed
erythrocytes,
oxidized
hemichromes.
process
autooxidation,
initiates
stress,
slows
down
over
time
oxyhemoglobin.
hemichromes
high
frequencies
indicates
involvement
processes,
can
consequences
cells.
British Journal of Haematology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
205(2), P. 429 - 439
Published: June 30, 2024
Summary
Erythroid
cells
undergo
a
highly
complex
maturation
process,
resulting
in
dynamic
changes
that
generate
red
blood
(RBCs)
rich
haemoglobin.
The
end
stages
of
the
erythroid
cell
process
primarily
include
chromatin
condensation
and
nuclear
polarization,
followed
by
expulsion
called
enucleation
clearance
mitochondria
other
organelles
to
finally
mature
RBCs.
While
healthy
RBCs
are
devoid
mitochondria,
recent
evidence
suggests
actively
implicated
processes
maturation,
erythroblast
RBC
production.
However,
extent
mitochondrial
participation
occurs
during
these
ultimate
steps
is
not
completely
understood.
This
specifically
important
since
abnormal
retention
or
DNA
contributes
pathophysiology
sickle
disorders.
Here
we
review
some
key
findings
so
far
elucidate
importance
this
various
aspects
production
under
homeostasis
disease
conditions.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(9), P. 4065 - 4065
Published: April 25, 2025
The
cytokine
network
plays
a
crucial
role
in
regulating
immune
responses
and
facilitating
intercellular
communication.
Cytokines
are
essential
numerous
physiological
pathological
processes.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
associations
between
blood
cell
counts
broad
range
of
cytokines,
chemokines,
growth
factors.
We
included
one
hundred
sixty-five
essentially
healthy
individuals
this
study,
which
was
approved
by
the
Swedish
Ethical
Review
Authority
(Dnr
2015/378)
registered
EudraCT
(2014-004235-39).
Blood
samples
were
collected
for
analysis
factors
using
Proseek
Multiplex
Inflammation
kit,
Olink
Bioscience,
Uppsala,
Sweden.
Correlations
different
markers
calculated
Spearman
rank
correlations,
adjusted
multiplicity
multiple
testing,
with
significance
threshold
p
<
0.05.
There
significant
platelet
count
23
white
8
erythrocyte
volume
fractions
19
cytokines.
IL-6
had
central
within
associated
platelets
also
cells
neutrophil
cells.
These
findings
emphasize
integrated
nature
hematological
responses,
where
parameters
systemic
activity.
observed
intercytokine
associations,
including
cross-family
interactions,
may
help
highlight
regulatory
pathways,
providing
potential
targets
biomarker
development
therapeutic
intervention
immune-mediated
conditions.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(18)
Published: May 2, 2025
Many
poly(amine-
co
-ester)
(PACE)
nanoparticles,
drug
delivery
vehicles
for
nucleic
acid
and
small
molecule
cargoes,
accumulate
in
the
liver
spleen
following
intravenous
administration,
limiting
to
nonhepatosplenic
tissues.
Red
blood
cell
(RBC)
hitchhiking,
a
strategy
which
nanoparticles
are
nonspecifically
adsorbed
RBCs
prior
has
been
used
modulate
nanoparticle
biodistribution,
enabling
enrichment
organs
immediately
downstream
from
site
of
vascular
infusion.
We
find
that
scarcely
investigated
cellular
determinants—namely,
storage
duration,
membrane
stiffness,
membrane-bound
sialic
quantity—substantially
affect
PACE
adsorption
efficiency.
Following
development
an
optimized
protocol,
RBC
hitchhiking
was
shown
enhance
cargo
pulmonary
tissue
while
also
increasing
exposure
other
assayed
organs.
These
findings
inform
future
study
design,
implicate
variables
as
potential
obstacles
or
boons
clinical
translation,
demonstrate
acids
using
this
with
platform.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(15), P. 8037 - 8037
Published: July 23, 2024
Diabetes
mellitus
is
a
chronic
metabolic
disease
that
affects
more
than
10.5%
of
the
world’s
adult
population.
Biochemical
and
hematological
parameters,
such
as
albumin
(ALB)
red
cell
distribution
width
(RDW),
have
been
shown
to
be
altered
in
diabetic
patients.
This
study
aimed
correlate
biochemical
parameters
with
glycated
hemoglobin
(HbA1c).
A
total
777
adults
(372
women
405
men,
aged
19–85
years)
were
divided
into
three
groups:
218
participants
HbA1c
<
5.7%
(group
A:
non-diabetic),
226
≥
<6.5%
B:
prediabetic)
333
6.5%
C:
diabetic).
compared
among
groups.
An
analysis
variance
was
performed
determine
correlations
The
ALB
sodium
(Na)
levels
significantly
lower
group
C
groups
(ALB:
3.8
g/dL
vs.
4.1
g/dL,
p
0.0001,
Na:
138.4
mmol/L
139.3
mmol/L,
0.001)
B
4.0
139.6
0.0001),
whereas
RDW-standard
deviation
(RDW-SD)
urea
increased
(RDW:
45.8
43.9
fL,
urea:
55.6
mg/dL
38.5
mg/dL,
0.0001).
mean
platelet
volume
(MPV)
(9.3
fL
9.1
0.05,
respectively).
Τhe
increase
RDW-SD
demonstrates
impact
hyperglycemia
on
blood
cells.
Albumin
RDW
might
improve
risk
assessment
for
development
diabetes.
These
results
highlight
potential
role
these
an
indication
prediabetes
would
alert
measurement
HbA1c.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: May 16, 2025
Once
considered
passive
carriers
of
oxygen,
erythrocytes
are
now
understood
to
play
active
roles
in
regulating
oxygen
homeostasis
and
redox
balance.
This
review
examines
the
molecular
mechanisms
through
which
red
blood
cells
adapt
hypoxic
conditions,
including
nitric
oxide
(NO)-driven
changes
membrane
properties,
βCys93-dependent
S-nitrosylation,
adenosine-induced
activation
glycolysis,
development
memory
via
eENT1
degradation.
Enzymes
such
as
RBC
eNOS,
CYB5R3,
G6PD
essential
for
maintaining
NO
availability
balance
by
controlling
state
NADPH
synthesis.
In
addition
their
role
gas
transport,
contribute
intercellular
communication,
retain
organelle
remnants
under
pathological
being
explored
platforms
drug
delivery.
Progress
nanotechnology
gene
editing
has
expanded
clinical
applications.
These
findings
present
adaptable,
multifunctional
that
connect
cellular
metabolism,
vascular
biology,
translational
research.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 717 - 717
Published: June 13, 2024
Oxidative
stress
can
damage
tissues
and
cells,
their
resilience
or
susceptibility
depends
on
the
robustness
of
antioxidant
mechanisms.
The
latter
include
small
molecules,
proteins,
enzymes,
which
are
linked
together
in
metabolic
pathways.
Red
blood
cells
particularly
susceptible
to
oxidative
due
large
number
hemoglobin
undergo
auto-oxidation.
This
yields
reactive
oxygen
species
that
participate
Fenton
chemistry,
ultimately
damaging
membranes
cytosolic
constituents.
Fortunately,
red
contain
robust
systems
enable
them
circulate
perform
physiological
functions,
delivering
removing
carbon
dioxide.
Nonetheless,
if
have
insufficient
reserves
(e.g.,
genetics,
diet,
disease,
toxin
exposure),
this
induce
hemolysis
vivo
enhance
a
“storage
lesion”
vitro,
when
donations
refrigerator-stored
for
transfusion
purposes.
Ergothioneine,
molecule
not
synthesized
by
mammals,
is
obtained
only
through
diet.
It
absorbed
from
gut
enters
using
highly
specific
transporter
(i.e.,
SLC22A4).
Certain
tissues,
high
ergothioneine
levels.
Although
no
deficiency-related
disease
has
been
identified,
evidence
suggests
may
be
beneficial
“nutraceutical.”
Given
requirements
resist
content,
review
discusses
ergothioneine’s
potential
importance
protecting
these
identifies
knowledge
gaps
regarding
its
relevance
enhancing
cell
circulatory,
storage,
quality.
Studia Biologica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(2), P. 49 - 66
Published: June 1, 2024
Background.
In
diabetes
mellitus
(DM),
analysis
of
changes
in
the
biochemical
profile
erythrocytes
is
important
stage
complex
scientific
research
to
clarify
mechanism
action
medicinal
products
based
on
plant
raw
materials.
The
fruits
Cornus
mas
L.
are
widely
known.
biologically
active
compounds
these
show
multiple
biological
effects.
However,
effect
fruit
extracts
cornelian
cherry
functional
state
has
not
been
sufficiently
studied.
high
glucose
concentration
induces
various
structural
and
changes,
which
lead
numerous
disturbances
their
metabolism.
Glucose
transported
into
by
facilitated
diffusion
via
GLUT2
undergoes
catabolic
breakdown
anaerobic
glycolysis
(90
%
all
glucose)
pentose
phosphate
pathway
(the
rest
10
%).
ATP
reduced
coenzymes
NADH
+
H+
NADPH
formed
due
metabolism
participate
maintaining
structure
hemoglobin.
Enzymes
antioxidant
defense
system,
prevent
hemoglobin
oxidation
methemoglobin,
especially
important.
Hyperglycemia
development
oxidative
stress
cause
a
decrease
activity
enzymes
accumulation
ligand
forms
(HbCO2,
MetHb,
HbA1c).
Therefore,
work
aimed
investigate
red
yellow
content
end
glycolytic
markers
status
blood
cells
rats
with
streptozotocin-induced
diabetes.
Materials
Methods.
DM
1
type
animals
was
induced
intraperitoneal
injection
streptozotocin.
Experiments
were
performed
male
Wistar
rats,
who,
from
10th
day
after
induction,
administered
per
os
loganic
acid
obtained
at
dose
20
mg/kg
body
weight
for
14
days.
On
24th
experiment,
decapitated
under
ether
anesthesia,
taken.
pyruvate
lactate
(as
glycolysis)
L-lactate
dehydrogenase
determined
plasma
erythrocytes,
as
well
(activity
superoxide
dismutase,
catalase
glutathione
peroxidase,
level
glutathione,
TBA-reactive
substances,
modifications
proteins
advanced
protein
products).
Results.
catalase,
peroxidase
significantly
increased
against
proteins,
products,
pyruvate,
L-lactate,
administration
cherry.
Noteworthy,
indicators
made
it
possible
assess
intensity
streptozotocin
Conclusions.
Extracts
might
be
potential
natural
drugs
treatment
metabolic
disorders
diabetes,
they
have
corrective
system
preventing
stress.
It
should
pointed
out
that
extract
showed
best
among
studied
normalizing
indicators.