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. 1979 Oct 15;35(10):1320-1.
doi: 10.1007/BF01963983.

The effects of two neutral polymers on the geometry and deformability of the human erythrocyte

L S Sewchand, S Leuchter, R E Lovlin, J S Beck, S Rowlands

The effects of two neutral polymers on the geometry and deformability of the human erythrocyte

L S Sewchand et al. Experientia. .

Abstract

Polyvinylpyrrolidone and dextran decrease cellular deformability. Changes in volume do not wholly account for the changes which imply a stiffening of the plasma membrane. The effects differ from those induced by charged macromolecules.

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