Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Red Blood Cells

Red blood cells (RBCs) are the most common type of cell in the blood and are essential for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body. RBCs are typically disc-shaped and are composed of a membrane and hemoglobin, a protein responsible for carrying oxygen. Without RBCs, the body would be unable to car…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 22× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 3070-1937 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Red blood cells (RBCs) are the most common type of cell in the blood and are essential for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body. RBCs are typically disc-shaped and are composed of a membrane and hemoglobin, a protein responsible for carrying oxygen. Without RBCs, the body would be unable to carry out vital functions. Deficiencies in RBCs can lead to anemia, a condition where the body lacks the oxygen necessary for it to function properly. Therefore, maintaining healthy levels of red blood cells is critical for overall health.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 22 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Blood Transfusion (ISSN 3070-1937).

Journal editorial board
PROF OSARO ERHABOR · United Kingdom Nobu Akiyama · Japan Young-Kyun Lee · South Korea

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