Biomechanical properties of reticulocyte samples.

<p>The size and biomechanical characteristics of CD71 sorted cord blood reticulocytes (different color markers represent each of the 4 isolates used). (<b>A</b>) The median diameter (um−/+IQR) of live reticulocytes in physiological media. (<b>B</b>) The median shear flow modulus (−/+IQR) (high shear flow modulus indicates reduced membrane deformability) of the reticulocyte membranes as measured by micropipette aspiration. (<b>C</b>) Representative micropipette aspiration images of CD71^high, CD71^medium, CD71^low and CD71^negative (top panel to bottom respectively) measured at an identical pressure. (<b>D</b>) The relative cytoadhesiveness of different reticulocyte samples on CHO cells (two types) and activated platelets.