The ribonucleic acid content of some mammalian erythrocytes

RNA was determined in red blood cells of man and other mammals. Our report is based on 41 determinations. Red blood cells of rat showed the highest values in comparison with the blood cells of guinea pig, rabbit, horse and sheep which showed the lowest values, and man with intermediate ones. The met...

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Main Author: Helion Povoa Jr.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 1955-12-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761955000200025