Filtration method for studies of the kinetics of hypo-osmotic pore closure in erythrocyte.

Filterability of erythrocytes through small (3 μ) pores decreases with decreasing osmolarity of suspension medium because of hypo-osmotic swelling of cells. After appearance of lytic pores, erythrocyte filterability increases for some time, while after recovery of membrane integrity it decreases again. We suggest filtration method for studies of the kinetics of hypo-osmotic lytic pores closure.

Beta-thalassemia alleles and unstable hemoglobin types among Russian pediatric patients.

A recently initiated collaboration between Russian and American institutions has resulted in the characterization of several known or new beta-thalassemia alleles and unstable hemoglobin types. Nine known beta-thalassemia alleles were present which have also been found in Mediterranean, East Asian, and Black populations; the possibility of independent mutations for some of the rare alleles should be considered. Hb Durham-N.