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Macrocytosis in Down syndrome.

T J Wachtel1, S M Pueschel

  • 1Division of General Internal Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence 02903.

American Journal of Mental Retardation : AJMR
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Individuals with Down syndrome (trisomy 21) exhibit larger red blood cells and shorter red blood cell survival. This suggests an accelerated aging process and increased red blood cell turnover in this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Hematology
  • Genetics
  • Down Syndrome Research

Background:

  • Down syndrome is associated with various hematological differences.
  • Erythrocyte parameters in individuals with Down syndrome require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate erythrocyte parameters, specifically mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and red blood cell (RBC) survival, in individuals with Down syndrome.
  • To explore potential implications for RBC aging and turnover.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of mean corpuscular volume (MCV) in 61 subjects with trisomy 21.
  • Assessment of red blood cell survival half-time in the study population.

Main Results:

  • Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) was elevated (99.08 fl) in individuals with Down syndrome, even without anemia.
  • Red blood cell survival half-time was significantly reduced in many subjects.
  • Findings indicate a younger mean erythrocyte age in this population.

Conclusions:

  • Elevated MCV and reduced RBC survival in Down syndrome suggest increased red blood cell turnover.
  • These findings may point to an accelerated aging process of erythrocytes in individuals with trisomy 21.

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