Posted November 27, 20204 yr comment_81260 Antibody / Antigen Reaction Antibody/Antigen Reaction This question was submitted by forum member, Malcolm Needs. Any errors are those of the site admin, not Malcolm. Antibody Antigen Reactions - Clifford Reeves.pptx Submitter Cliff Category BloodBankTalk Submitted 11/27/2020
December 8, 20204 yr comment_81313 I must be missing something. Slide 48 lists that the zeta potential is inversely proportional to the ionic strength of the medium and density of the ionic cloud. That would mean that a low-ionic strength solution (LISS) increases zeta potential. Since the zeta potential is basically an indicator of electrostatic repulsion between similarly charged particles, that would mean that LISS would increase the electrostatic repulsion between RBCs, which, I believe, is not the case. I guess I'll have to go back and brush up on my chemistry.
December 8, 20204 yr comment_81317 1 hour ago, Lauro said: I must be missing something. Slide 48 lists that the zeta potential is inversely proportional to the ionic strength of the medium and density of the ionic cloud. That would mean that a low-ionic strength solution (LISS) increases zeta potential. Since the zeta potential is basically an indicator of electrostatic repulsion between similarly charged particles, that would mean that LISS would increase the electrostatic repulsion between RBCs, which, I believe, is not the case. I guess I'll have to go back and brush up on my chemistry. So will I. I was never great at chemistry!
June 1, 20223 yr comment_83601 On 12/8/2020 at 10:55 AM, Lauro said: I must be missing something. Slide 48 lists that the zeta potential is inversely proportional to the ionic strength of the medium and density of the ionic cloud. That would mean that a low-ionic strength solution (LISS) increases zeta potential. Since the zeta potential is basically an indicator of electrostatic repulsion between similarly charged particles, that would mean that LISS would increase the electrostatic repulsion between RBCs, which, I believe, is not the case. I guess I'll have to go back and brush up on my chemistry. I thought it was straight forward. RBC surfaces is negatively charged. LISS is positive (though a "low" positive). You increase the positive charge (the sodium ions) it dissipates the negative charges of the RBC surfaces, thus lowering the zeta potential between the cells. And more sodium ions, the bigger the ionic cloud.
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