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[Blood microfiltration methods].

G A Marcel·C George·D Weill·E Catry
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Red cell deformability can be approached by filtration through narrow channels either at constant pressure or at constant flow. A very simplified constant pressure method is described, measuring relative flow of 8% hematocrit red cells resuspended in buffer. A constant flow method is also described, using again 8 to 10% hematocrit, which the authors consider as more physiological than the very low hematocrits used by others. Significant results are obtained after incubation with pentoxifylline.

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G A Marcel, C George, D Weill, E Catry. 1983. [Blood microfiltration methods].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6631254/

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