ReviewFrontiers in physiology2025
Erythrocytes enhance oxygen-carrying capacity through self-regulation.
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- Variability in the Deformability of Red Blood Cells: Application to Treating Premature Newborns with Blood Transfusion.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- The CILLO-E Hypothesis: Erythrocyte-Driven Acidosis and Early Eryptosis as Drivers of Cancer-Associated Anemia.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Once considered passive carriers of oxygen, erythrocytes are now understood to play active roles in regulating oxygen homeostasis and redox balance. This review examines the molecular mechanisms through which red blood cells adapt to hypoxic conditions, including nitric oxide (NO)-driven changes in membrane properties, βCys93-dependent S-nitrosylation, adenosine-induced activation of glycolysis, and the development of hypoxic memory via eENT1 degradation. Enzymes such as RBC eNOS, CYB5R3, and G6PD are essential for maintaining NO availability and redox balance by controlling redox state and NADPH synthesis. In addition to their role in gas transport, erythrocytes contribute to intercellular communication, retain organelle remnants under pathological conditions, and are being explored as platforms for drug delivery. Progress in nanotechnology and gene editing has expanded their clinical applications. These findings present erythrocytes as adaptable, multifunctional cells that connect cellular metabolism, vascular biology, and translational research.
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