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JOURNAL OF CLINICAL TRANSFUSION AND LABORATORY MEDICINE ›› 2024, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (6): 855-858.DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-2587.2024.06.023

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Immune-related Surface Antigens and Functional Roles of Red Blood Cells

QI Chang1,2, MENG Xianghong1   

  1. 1Department of Blood Transfusion Medicine, 8th Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100091,
    2Medical College of Basic Medicine, Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, Heilongjiang 154007
  • Received:2024-05-09 Online:2024-12-20 Published:2024-12-20

Abstract: In recent years, research on immune substances in red blood cells has shown that red blood cells are not only the main carrier of oxygen transportation, but also play a variety of immune and regulatory functions as innate immune cells. These cells are capable of recognizing and adhering to antigens, fostering phagocytosis, engaing with complement system, and eliminating circulating immune complexes. Immune substances on its surface, such as Toll-like receptor 9(TLR9), complement receptor 1 and CD58, can act as bridges to maintain the immune balance of the body. Exploring the role of red blood cells with immune characteristics and their cytokines in the development and progression of diseases has important clinical significance.

Key words: Red blood cells, Immunity, Cytokines

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