Ca2+-induced fusion of avian erythrocytes

Z. Toister*, A. Loyter

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Abstract

Fusion of avian erythrocytes can be induced by Ca2+ at pH 10.5. The addition of 40 mM Ca2+ causes agglutination of the erythrocytes at pH 10.5 in the cold. Fusion occurs when the agglutinated cells are transferred to 37°. The mechanism of the process is discussed in relation to the virus-induced fusion of animal cells.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)719-724
Number of pages6
JournalBiochimica et Biophysica Acta - Biomembranes
Volume241
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Aug 1971

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