The cell membrane modification of red blood cells (RBCs) with hyperbranched polyglycerol (HPG) is presented. Modified RBCs were characterized by aqueous two phase partitioning, osmotic fragility and complement mediated lysis. The camouflage of surface proteins and antigens was evaluated using the flow cytometry and Micro Typing System (MTS) blood phenotyping cards.
Chapanian, R., Constantinescu, I., Brooks, D. E., Scott, M. D., Kizhakkedathu, J. Antigens Protected Functional Red Blood Cells By The Membrane Grafting Of Compact Hyperbranched Polyglycerols. J. Vis. Exp. (71), e50075, doi:10.3791/50075 (2013).