RED blood cells (RBC) serve as a primary glucose sink during hypoxia, a 2026 study has found. RBCs were found to act as ...

Researchers aimed at clarifying the mechanism underlying this connection and tracking the fate of glucose in hypoxic animals.

Hypoxic conditions trigger red blood cells to absorb and utilize more glucose, reducing blood sugar and offering a potential therapy to control diabetes.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) refers to a group of genetic conditions that affect the red blood cells (RBCs) by altering their shape. The abnormally shaped cells are unable to perform the function of ...

Researchers have exposed the overlooked role of red blood cells (RBC) in the immune system and discovered a new drug target for the treatment of acute anemia, a symptom of inflammatory diseases like ...