Abstract
We have examined the surface ultrastructure and morphological characteristics of leucocytes obtained from control rats breathing air and rats made acutely hypoxic (breathing 6% O2, for 30 min). Striking ultrastructural and morphological changes occurred in the leucocytes of hypoxic rats. These changes included the appearance of crater‐like holes, a reduction in granule size and disruption of the cell membrane. The implications of these findings are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 839-842 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Experimental Physiology |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physiology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Physiology (medical)