RBC Metabolism & Senescence Flashcards
High temperature shifts to what direction?
Right
Low temperature shifts to what direction?
Left
Do nucleated RBC replicate?
Yes
Is there DNA synthesis in nucleated RBC?
Yes
Is there RNA synthesis in nucleated RBC?
Yes
Is there lipid synthesis in nucleated RBC?
Yes
Is there heme synthesis in nucleated RBC?
Yes
Are mitochondria in nucleated RBC?
Yes
Are RNA present in nucleated RBC?
Yes
Is there replication in reticulocytes?
No
Is there DNA synthesis in reticulocytes?
No
Is there RNA synthesis in reticulocytes?
No
Is there lipid synthesis in reticulocytes?
Yes
Is there heme synthesis in reticulocytes?
Yes
Are mitochondria in reticulocytes?
Yes
Are RNA present in reticulocytes?
Yes
Is there replication in mature RBC?
No
Is there DNA synthesis in mature RBC?
No
Is there RNA synthesis in mature RBC?
No
Is there heme synthesis in mature RBC?
No
Are there mitochondria present in mature RBC?
No
Are there RNA present in mature RBC?
No
What are the functions of mature RBC?
Carries Hb to transport oxygen & CO2
Maintains shape & deformability
Maintains cell volume
Requires energy & generates ATP
What are the four metabolic pathways of RBC?
- Embden Meyerhof
- Hexose mono-phosphate shunt
- Luebrering Rapaport pathway
- Methemoglobin reductase pathway
How much energy does the Embden Meyerhof pathway use?
90%
What is produced from the Embden Meyerhof pathway?
2 ATP
NADH
What does the Embden Meyerhof convert?
Glucose to lactate
How much energy does the Hexose monophosphate shunt use?
5-10% of energy
What does the Hexose monophosphate shunt produce?
NADPH
In the hexose monophosphate shunt, what purpose does NADPH serve?
NADPH with glutathione are protective against oxidative damage to the cell
What does G-6PD deficiency cause?
Low reduced glutathione concentration
What does globin denatured and precipitates as?
Heinz bodies
A G-6PD deficiency will affect what pathway?
Hexose monophosphate shunt
The Luebering Rapaport Pathway produces what?
RBC organic phosphate 2,3-DPG