5. Conclusions
The hemolysis of human erythrocytes can be proposed as a valuable in vitro model to study the interaction of different molecules with the plasma membrane: given its simplicity and versatility, this method provides a reliable tool to screen potentially damaging or protective compounds like drugs, nutrients and endogenous molecules, with relevance to the pathophysiology and treatment of human diseases.
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Portincasa, P. et al. (2006). The “Hemolysis Model” for the Study of Cyto-Toxicity and Cyto-Protection by Bile Salts and Phospholipids. In: Cicco, G., Bruley, D.F., Ferrari, M., Harrison, D.K. (eds) Oxygen Transport to Tissue XXVII. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 578. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-29540-2_15
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