Use of mouse models to study the mechanisms and consequences of RBC clearance

  • E. A. Hod
  • , S. A. Arinsburg
  • , R. O. Francis
  • , J. E. Hendrickson
  • , J. C. Zimring
  • , S. L. Spitalnik

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Abstract

Mice provide tractable animal models for studying the pathophysiology of various human disorders. This review discusses the use of mouse models for understanding red-blood-cell (RBC) clearance. These models provide important insights into the pathophysiology of various clinically relevant entities, such as autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, haemolytic transfusion reactions, other complications of RBC transfusions and immunomodulation by Rh immune globulin therapy. Mouse models of both antibody- and non-antibody-mediated RBC clearance are reviewed. Approaches for exploring unanswered questions in transfusion medicine using these models are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)99-111
Number of pages13
JournalVox Sanguinis
Volume99
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Immuno-haematology
  • RBC antigens and antibodies
  • Transfusion reactions

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