K. A. Eckart

Bat Red Blood Cells express Nucleic Acid Sensing Receptors and bind RNA and DNA

This study shows bat red blood cells express TLR7 and TLR9 and bind RNA and DNA, suggesting they have immune function and may serve as nucleic acid reservoirs.

Human red blood cells express the RNA sensor TLR7 and bind viral RNA

This study shows human red blood cells express TLR7 and bind viral RNA, suggesting a potential role in immune responses and RNA-based diagnostics.