THE STRUCTURE OF THE HUMAN ERYTHROCYTE
- 7 March 1930
- Vol. 1 (3609) , 433-437
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.1.3609.433
Abstract
The erythrocyte does not possess a true cell membrane, but has on its surface a molecular condensation of lipins which acts as an envelope. The basophilic conditions of the erythrocyte[long dash]punctate basophilia, reticulation, and diffuse polychromasia[long dash]are expressions of the same process and vary only in degree. The staining substance is not chromatinic. The presence of these conditions, when obtained by the usual staining methods, would appear to indicate a defect in the lipins on the surface of the erythrocyte. During the course of the work it was noticed that not all blood films behaved in the same manner.Keywords
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