RED CELL METABOLISM IN THE PREMATURE INFANT. I. ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE LEVELS, ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE STABILITY, AND GLUCOSE CONSUMPTION.

摘要: The erythrocytes of premature infants, term and adults were studied with respect to ATP levels, stability, glucose consumption, glutathione the tendency develop morphologic abnormalities during short periods incubation. both infants had higher levels greater instability, more marked than adult red cells. showed greatest degrees abnormality. It is suggested that infant at birth possesses a metabolic profile in his which results instability.