How the body disposes of red blood cells, recycles iron

Posted by on July 18, 2016 5:26 pm
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What happens when red blood cells become damaged or reach the end of their normal life span, and how is the iron required for carrying oxygen recycled? A new study contradicts previous thinking about where and how worn-out red blood cells are disposed of and their iron retained for use in new cells.

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