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    • Red blood cell (RBC) aging involves changes in membrane composition and function.
    • Understanding the deposition of immune molecules on aging RBCs is crucial for comprehending their clearance.

    Purpose of the Study:

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    • To investigate the influence of storage conditions on complement C3d deposition on RBCs.

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    • Old RBCs exhibited increased surface levels of IgG, IgM, IgA, and C3d compared to young RBCs.
    • No significant increase in C3b, factor B, C4b, or C5 was observed on old RBCs.
    • Storage in citrate-phosphate-dextrose at 4°C led to a significant increase in RBC-bound C3d, unlike storage in ethylenediamine tetraacetate or Alsever's solution.
    • Stored donor blood units showed higher C3d levels with longer storage times.

    Conclusions:

    • Aging RBCs accumulate specific immune molecules, including C3d, on their surface.
    • Storage anticoagulant and duration significantly influence C3d deposition on RBCs.
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