Abstract Title:

In vitro response of erythrocytes to alpha-tocopherol exposure.

Abstract Source:

Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 1986;56(3):311-5. PMID: 3781758

Abstract Author(s):

M L Díez Marques, F J Lucio Cazaña, M Rodriguez Puyol

Abstract:

It has been studied the in vitro direct action of alpha-tocopherol on osmotic fragility of red blood cells (RBCs) as well as its protective role in presence of two oxidizing drugs: phenylhydrazine hydrochloride or hydrogen peroxide. Incubation of RBCs with dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, at doses near to the plasma concentration in rat (6 micrograms/ml) did not modify the osmotic fragility of RBCs but increasing doses of tocopherol induces changes in osmotic fragility which directly parallelled the vitamin E concentrations. In addition, tocopherol did not protect RBCs from the hemolytic effect of the oxidizing drugs tested. Data from osmotic fragility after preincubation with dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate and later incubation with these oxidizing drugs point to a possible toxic effect of higher dose vitamin E supplementation rather to a protective role on membrane stability.

Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links

Print Options


Key Research Topics

This website is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any type of disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural, integrative or conventional treatment regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

© Copyright 2008-2024 GreenMedInfo.com, Journal Articles copyright of original owners, MeSH copyright NLM.