Phenomena and Processes [G] » Cell Physiological Phenomena [G04] » Cellular Senescence » Erythrocyte Aging
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Physiological Phenomena [G07] » Growth and Development » Aging » Cellular Senescence » Erythrocyte Aging
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena [G09] » Blood Physiological Phenomena » Erythrocyte Aging
Description
The senescence of RED BLOOD CELLS. Lacking the organelles that make protein synthesis possible, the mature erythrocyte is incapable of self-repair, reproduction, and carrying out certain functions performed by other cells. This limits the average life span of an erythrocyte to 120 days. MeSH
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