ROLE OF Β-ADRENOCEPTORS IN REGULATION OF ERYTHROCYTES' RHEOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS (REVIEW).

In this review, we discuss the role of adrenoceptors in the regulation of the rheological functions of erythrocytes. β-adrenoceptors play an important role in the regulation of erythrocytes functions and metabolism. They participate in the modification of transport membrane proteins (Na+/K+-ATPase, Ca+2-ATPase, Na+/K+/2Cl-cotransporter, Na+/H+-antiporter, CAT-1, Ca2+-dependent K+ channels (Gard channels), the activity of adenylate cyclase and cAMP, AMP-dependent activation of the L-arginine/NOS system and erythrocyte NOS) and by this way modulate the cells volume, rheological properties (deformability, aggregability), intensity of NO synthesis and ATP reliase.

ALTERATIONS OF RBC MEMBRANE PROTEINS IN DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT PERIODONTITIS.

The RBC membrane is considered as a key element in their rheology. The rheological properties of RBCs significantly depend on their membranes properties - deformability. The essential contribution of integral membrane proteins in establishing/maintaining membrane stability is due to their ability to anchor the membrane skeleton to the lipid bilayer, their capacity to bind and stabilize membrane lipids, and their ability to influence and regulate local membrane curvature.