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Characterization of Sickling During Controlled Automated Deoxygenation with Oxygen Gradient Ektacytometry
JoVE Journal
Medicine
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JoVE Journal Medicine
Characterization of Sickling During Controlled Automated Deoxygenation with Oxygen Gradient Ektacytometry
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08:23 min

November 05, 2019

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Chapters

  • 00:04Title
  • 01:12Start-up of the Ektacytometer
  • 02:13Sample Collection and Preparation
  • 03:07Oxygen Gradient Ektacytometry Measurement
  • 04:41Cleaning of the Ektacytometer
  • 05:29Shutdown of the Machine
  • 06:02Results: Characterization of Sickling Oxygen Gradient Ektacytometry
  • 07:32Conclusion

Summary

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Here, we present oxygen gradient ektacytometry, a rapid and reproducible method to measure red blood cell deformability in samples from patients with sickle cell disease under controlled deoxygenation and reoxygenation. This technique provides a way to study red blood cell sickling and to monitor sickle cell disease treatment efficacy.

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