Interaction of erythrocyte membranes with particulates.

Abstract	Chrysotile fibers promoted the fusion of human erythrocyte membranes and the hemolysis and fusion of fowl erythrocytes. Amosite and glass fibers did not show the same effect. These findings provide a model for the internalization of the fibers by animal cells.
Authors	A C Ottolenghi, L B Joseph, H A Newman, R E Stephens
Journal	Environmental health perspectives (Environ Health Perspect) Vol. 51 Pg. 253-6 (Sep 1983) ISSN: 0091-6765 [Print] United States
PMID	6315367 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.)
Chemical References	Asbestos, Serpentine Asbestos Polymyxin B
Topics	Animals Asbestos (toxicity) Asbestos, Serpentine Chickens Erythrocyte Membrane (drug effects) Humans In Vitro Techniques Male Microscopy, Phase-Contrast Polymyxin B (toxicity)

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