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Unexpected macrophage-independent dyserythropoiesis in Gaucher disease.
Haematologica - 1 Dec 2016
Reihani Nelly, Arlet Jean-Benoit, Dussiot Michael, de Villemeur Thierry Billette, Belmatoug Nadia, Rose Christian, Colin-Aronovicz Yves, Hermine Olivier, Le Van Kim Caroline, Franco Melanie
Abstract excerpt
Gaucher disease is a rare inherited disease caused by a deficiency in glucocerebrosidase leading to lipid accumulation in cells of mononuclear-macrophage lineage known as Gaucher cells. Visceral enlargement, bone involvement, mild anemia and thrombocytopenia are the major manifestations of Gaucher disease. We have previously demonstrated that the red blood cells from patients exhibit abnormal properties, which...
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