What is the red blood cell division?

Mature red blood cells (RBCs) do not replicate due to a lack of a nucleus, DNA and most of the metabolic systems needed for mitosis. read more

Mature red blood cells (RBCs) do not replicate due to a lack of a nucleus, DNA and most of the metabolic systems needed for mitosis. An RBC in circulation has a 120 day lifespan before oxidation/glycosylation render the membrane less permeable to oxygen transport and they are removed by phagocytes of the reticuloendothelial (RE) system. read more

The red blood cell cell membrane comprises a typical lipid bilayer, similar to what can be found in virtually all human cells. Simply put, this lipid bilayer is composed of cholesterol and phospholipids in equal proportions by weight. read more