Which of the following causes horizontal interactions of skeletal protein abnormalities?
a. Ankyrin
b. Glycophorin C
c. Band 3
d. Protein 4.2
Question 2
Select the best statement from the following choices to describe the pathogenesis of PNH.
a. Increased hemolytic episodes are produced as a result of complement binding to erythrocytes via IgG antibodies in cold temperatures.
b. Increased hemolytic episodes are produced as a result of missing cell membrane proteins that regulate complement activation.
c. Increased hemolytic episodes are produced as a result of missing enzymes necessary for ATP production in erythrocytes.
d. Increased hemolytic episodes are produced as a result of initiation of an immune response against erythrocytes.