Self digestion of human erythrocyte membranes. Role of adenosine triphosphate and glutathione

A. Brovelli, M. Suhail, G. Pallavicini, F. Sinigaglia, C. Balduini

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Abstract

Intact human erythrocytes incubated at 37°C, pH 7.4, release a sialoglycopeptide similar in its chemical composition, immunological and aggregation properties to the glycopeptide released by isolated 'ghost' membranes. The presence of ATP or reduced glutathione at physiological concentrations in the incubation medium of 'ghost' membranes inhibits this self digestion process.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)469-472
Number of pages4
JournalUnknown Journal
Volume164
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1977
Externally publishedYes

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