Erythrocytes as Active Regulators of Blood Flow: A Brief Overview.
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
41577910
Abstract
While the primary function of red blood cells (RBCs) in the human body is the transport of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) in the vascular system, research conducted over the past few decades has demonstrated that RBCs also play a role in the active regulation of blood flow by releasing vasoactive substances (adenosine triphosphate, ATP, and nitric oxide, NO). This chapter provides an overview of the process involved in this ATP- and NO-mediated vasodilation of RBCs, and its relevance to human physiology and pathophysiology.
Date Issued
2026
Publication Type
Conference Item
Subject(s)
Subjects
ATP
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Blood flow
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Erythrocytes
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Nitric oxide
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Pathophysiology
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Physiology
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Vasodilation
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Journal
Advances in experimental medicine and biology
Publisher
Springer
ISSN
0065-2598
Title of Event
Book Title
Access(Rights)
restricted