| Literature DB >> 2578228 |
P S Low, S M Waugh, K Zinke, D Drenckhahn.
Abstract
As hemoglobin begins to denature, it forms hemichromes that cross-link the major erythrocyte membrane-spanning protein, band 3, into clusters. These clusters provide the recognition site for antibodies directed against senescent cells. These antibodies bind to the aged red cell and trigger its removal from circulation.Mesh:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 2578228 DOI: 10.1126/science.2578228
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728