Chapter 53 Red Blood Cells PDF
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This document provides information on red blood cells, their biomedical importance, and the glucose transporter. It covers topics such as anemia, glucose transporter 1, and metabolic aspects of red blood cells.
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CHAPTER 53: RED BLOOD CELLS BIOMEDICAL IMPORTANCE Glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) Functions by generating a gated pore in the membrane to...
CHAPTER 53: RED BLOOD CELLS BIOMEDICAL IMPORTANCE Glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) Functions by generating a gated pore in the membrane to permit passage of glucose Anemia Account ~2% of the protein of the membrane of RBC Deficiency in the level of circulating hemoglobin Not dependent on insulin (
