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Genetic and biochemical markers of hydroxyurea therapeutic response in sickle cell anemia.
BMC medical genetics - 9 Oct 2013
Silva Danilo Grunig Humberto, Belini Junior Edis, Carrocini Gisele Cristine de Souza, Torres Lidiane de Souza, Ricci Júnior Octávio, Lobo Clarisse Lopes de Castro, Bonini-Domingos Claudia Regina, de Almeida Eduardo Alves
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BACKGROUND: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) presents a complex pathophysiology which can be affected by a number of modifying factors, including genetic and biochemical ones. In Brazil, there have been no studies verifying βS-haplotypes effect on oxidative stress parameters. This study evaluated βS-haplotypes and Hb F levels effects on oxidative stress markers and their relationship with hydroxyurea (HU) treatment in...
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