Erythrocyte as a link between basic and clinical research

• Author(s): Saldanha, C. ; Almeida, J. P. Lopes de
• Date: 2011
• Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10451/6575
• Origin: Repositório da Universidade de Lisboa
• Subject(s): Erythrocytes; Erythrocyte aggregation; Plasma fibrinogen
• Document Type: Article
• Language: English

Description

© 2011 – IOS Press and the authors We review the major hemorheological experimental studies that show the erythrocyte aggregation as a link between basic and clinical research. The results of the clinical cross-sectional and longitudinal studies presented here will highlight the possible association between erythrocyte aggregation and plasma fibrinogen. Basic studies conducted in vitro are also mentioned as for its relevance in answering questions raised in clinical settings, as well as and in understanding the underlying influent factors in the erythrocyte tendency to aggregate and disaggregate.