PROTECTION OF ERYTHROCYTES IN D-2O AGAINST DAMAGE BY HYPERTHERMY AND FREEZING

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  • 1 January 1976
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 14 (4), 185-188
Abstract
The hemolysis of erythrocytes after heating to 55.degree. C, after freezing and after osmotic damage was studied in normal water and in heavy water (D2O). Hemolysis in all cases was lower in the presence of D2O. The greatest increase in stability was observed between 5-20% D2O. The practical consequences of this protective effect for the preservation of blood are discussed.

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