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Association between Duffy antigen receptor for chemokines expression and levels of inflammation markers in sickle cell anemia patients.
Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.) - 1 Jul 2010
Nebor Danitza, Durpes Marie Claude, Mougenel Danielle, Mukisi-Mukaza Martin, Elion Jacques, Hardy-Dessources Marie-Dominique, Romana Marc
Abstract excerpt
Since inflammation plays a prominent role in the pathogenesis of sickle cell anemia (SCA) and Duffy antigen receptor for chemokines (DARC) modulates the function of inflammatory processes, we analyzed the relationship between the erythrocyte DARC phenotype and clinical expression of SCA. DARC loc...
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