Virus induced fusion of chicken erythrocytes

Z. Toister*, A. Loyter

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Abstract

Ca++ ions at a concentration of 0.5-20 mM greatly reduced the hemolysis of chicken erythrocytes caused by Sendai virus. Mn++, Sr++ and Ba++ can replace Ca++ in preventing the virus induced hemolysis. When the lytic effect of the virus was minimal, fusion of erythrocytes was observed by phase contrast microscope. Fusion indices of 1-8 could be obtained in the presence of Ca++ or Mn++.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1523-1530
Number of pages8
JournalBiochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
Volume41
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 24 Dec 1970

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