Optical characterization of red blood cells from individuals with sickle cell trait and disease in Tanzania using quantitative phase imaging

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dc.contributor.authorJung, Jae Hwangko
dc.contributor.authorMatemba, Lucas E.ko
dc.contributor.authorLee, Kyeo Rehko
dc.contributor.authorKazyoba, Paul E.ko
dc.contributor.authorYoon, Jongheeko
dc.contributor.authorMassaga, Julius J.ko
dc.contributor.authorKim, Kyoohyunko
dc.contributor.authorKim, Dong-Jinko
dc.contributor.authorPark, Yong Keunko
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-04T07:20:26Z-
dc.date.available2016-10-04T07:20:26Z-
dc.date.created2016-09-12-
dc.date.created2016-09-12-
dc.date.created2016-09-12-
dc.date.created2016-09-12-
dc.date.issued2016-08-
dc.identifier.citationSCIENTIFIC REPORTS, v.6, pp.31698-
dc.identifier.issn2045-2322-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10203/213082-
dc.description.abstractSickle cell disease (SCD) is common across Sub-Saharan Africa. However, the investigation of SCD in this area has been significantly limited mainly due to the lack of research facilities and skilled personnel. Here, we present optical measurements of individual red blood cells from healthy individuals and individuals with SCD and sickle cell trait in Tanzania using the quantitative phase imaging technique. By employing a quantitative phase imaging unit, an existing microscope in a clinic is transformed into a powerful quantitative phase microscope providing measurements on the morphological, biochemical, and biomechanical properties of individual cells. The present approach will open up new opportunities for cost-effective investigation and diagnosis of several diseases in low resource environments-
dc.languageEnglish-
dc.publisherNATURE PUBLISHING GROUP-
dc.titleOptical characterization of red blood cells from individuals with sickle cell trait and disease in Tanzania using quantitative phase imaging-
dc.typeArticle-
dc.identifier.wosid000381706800002-
dc.identifier.scopusid2-s2.0-84983371325-
dc.type.rimsART-
dc.citation.volume6-
dc.citation.beginningpage31698-
dc.citation.publicationnameSCIENTIFIC REPORTS-
dc.identifier.doi10.1038/srep31698-
dc.contributor.localauthorPark, Yong Keun-
dc.contributor.nonIdAuthorMatemba, Lucas E.-
dc.contributor.nonIdAuthorKazyoba, Paul E.-
dc.contributor.nonIdAuthorYoon, Jonghee-
dc.contributor.nonIdAuthorMassaga, Julius J.-
dc.contributor.nonIdAuthorKim, Dong-Jin-
dc.description.isOpenAccessY-
dc.type.journalArticleArticle-
dc.subject.keywordPlusSUDDEN-DEATH-
dc.subject.keywordPlusHEMOGLOBIN-
dc.subject.keywordPlusMEMBRANE-
dc.subject.keywordPlusDYNAMICS-
dc.subject.keywordPlusMICROSCOPY-
dc.subject.keywordPlusERYTHROCYTES-
dc.subject.keywordPlusPATHOPHYSIOLOGY-
dc.subject.keywordPlusTOMOGRAPHY-
dc.subject.keywordPlusMECHANICS-
dc.subject.keywordPlusTWEEZERS-
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