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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1523-1530 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 24 Dec 1970 |