title: Interaction of erythrocyte membranes with particulates.
abstract: Chrysotile fibers promoted the fusion of human erythrocyte membranes and the hemolysis and fusion of fowl erythrocytes. Amosite and glass fibers did not show the same effect. These findings provide a model for the internalization of the fibers by animal cells.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001194:Asbestos / Q000633:toxicity*; D017632:Asbestos, Serpentine; D002645:Chickens; D004910:Erythrocyte Membrane / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008297:Male; D008858:Microscopy, Phase-Contrast; D011112:Polymyxin B / Q000633:toxicity
chemical_list: D017632:Asbestos, Serpentine; D001194:Asbestos; D011112:Polymyxin B