Influence of leukocyte adhesion on partitioning of healthy and diabetic red blood cells at vascular bifurcations

Key Points

• Diabetic red blood cells exhibited increased adhesion compared to healthy cells, leading to altered flow dynamics.
• Partitioning of red blood cells was monitored across various bifurcations using advanced imaging techniques.
• The analysis highlights that compromised leukocyte adhesion affects blood flow patterns significantly in diabetes.
• Findings emphasize the need for further studies to understand the impacts of altered cell behavior in diabetic patients.