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Influence of βS allele in the lipid peroxidation and antioxidant capacity parameters.
International journal of laboratory hematology - 1 Apr 2014
Shimauti E L T, Belini Junior E, Baracioli L M da S V, Souza E M de, Granzotto D, Almeida E A de, Silva D G H, Ricci Junior O, Bonini-Domingos C R
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INTRODUCTION: The oxidative process plays a fundamental role in the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia (SCA), and population and environmental characteristics may influence redox balance. The aim of this study was to evaluate lipid peroxidation and antioxidant capacity in Brazilian Hb S carriers undergoing different therapies. METHODS: Blood samples from 270 individuals were analyzed (Hb SS, n = 68; Hb AS,...
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