Mechanisms of hemoglobin precipitation into Heinz bodies: possible relevance to cataract formation

Harry S. Jacob

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Abstract

Some mechanisms by which hemoglobin denatures into precipitates within red blood cells, termed Heinz bodies, are presented. The possible relevance of these findings to the pathophysiology of cataract formation is suggested.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)356-358,IN7-IN10,359-364
JournalExperimental Eye Research
Volume11
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1971

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