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December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Biophysical characterization of red blood cells in sickle cell trait reveals heterogeneous and intermediate pathophysiological profiles

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MMMohan MadisettiMedical University of South Carolina

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Observational analysis found increased RBC adhesion and occlusion in sickle cell trait under hypoxia, indicating potential complications from stress environments.

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Sickle cell trait RBCs showed a significantly elevated microvascular occlusion index under hypoxia compared to healthy controls.
Increased adhesion of RBCs in sickle cell trait was observed under both normoxic and hypoxic conditions unlike in healthy controls.
Biophysical profiling utilized microfluidic platforms and high-performance liquid chromatography to assess RBC properties from sickle cell trait individuals.
Findings highlight the need for nuanced clinical understanding of sickle cell trait regarding potential microvascular complications.

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Mohan Madisetti (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f7d4fa91c937236e486 https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-1156

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Observational analysis found increased RBC adhesion and occlusion in sickle cell trait under hypoxia, indicating potential complications from stress environments.

Biophysical characterization of red blood cells in sickle cell trait reveals heterogeneous and intermediate pathophysiological profiles

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Biophysical characterization of red blood cells in sickle cell trait reveals heterogeneous and intermediate pathophysiological profiles

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