Shape transformation of erythrocyte ghosts depends on ion concentrations.
Resealed human erythrocyte ghosts undergo shape transformations similar to those of intact erythrocytes. The results indicate that the shape of these ghosts depends on the inner as well as on the outer NaCl concentration. A correlation between shape and calculated transmembrane potential was established similar to that for intact human erythrocytes.
D002412:Cations; D004910:Erythrocyte Membrane / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008564:Membrane Potentials; D008954:Models, Biological; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000494:pharmacology
D002412:Cations; D012965:Sodium Chloride