Red cell enzyme defects.

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Erythrocytes are a readily available cell type that has proved to be extraordinarily useful in the diagnosis of enzyme abnormalities, both of genetic and nutritional origin. The metabolism of red cells is reviewed briefly, particularly with respect to the consequences of abnormalities in different types of enzymes. Erythrocyte enzyme abnormalities are classified into three broad, somewhat overlapping groups: (1)...

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