Haemorheological studies of the sickle cell phenomenon in European red deer (Cervus elaphus).
It was demonstrated that the appearance of sickle-shaped erythrocytes can be induced by oxygenating the blood of European red deer (Cervus elaphus). The process was reversible. Blood cell counts with the exception of a slight reduction in red cell number and protein fractions did not show any abnormal values. The blood, which was examined at least 18 h after sampling, exhibited considerable deviations of blood gas values. In addition, highly significant haemorheological changes due to the sickle-shaped and oxygenated erythrocytes were detected.
D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D001809:Blood Viscosity; D003670:Deer / Q000097:blood*; D004903:Erythrocyte Aggregation; D004906:Erythrocyte Count; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007773:Lactates / Q000097:blood; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D012212:Rheology
D001798:Blood Proteins; D007773:Lactates