| Literature DB >> 6227497 |
A Finazzi-Agrò, E Aquilio, C Crifò.
Abstract
The sensitivity of human erythrocytes to photohemolysis sensitized by addition of protoporphyrin IX can be selectively affected by their enrichment with substances carried by cationic liposomes. In particular the enrichment which superoxide dismutase is accompanied by a copper-related greater sensitivity toward photohemolysis, as observed in the Down's syndrome (mongolism). Instead it is possible to protect the erythrocytes against the phototoxic effect of protoporphyrin by enrichment with small amounts of beta-carotene.Entities:
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6227497 DOI: 10.1007/bf01990379
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Experientia ISSN: 0014-4754