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Extravascular hemolysis and complement consumption in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria patients undergoing eculizumab treatment.
Immunobiology - 1 Feb 2017
Subías Hidalgo Marta, Martin Merinero Hector, López Alicia, Anter Jaouad, García Sheila Pinto, Ataúlfo Gonzalez-Fernández Fernando, Forés Rafael, Lopez-Trascasa Margarita, Villegas Ana, Ojeda Emilio, Rodríguez de Córdoba Santiago
Abstract excerpt
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is an acquired hemolytic anemia characterized by complement-mediated intravascular hemolysis that is effectively treated with eculizumab. However, treatment responses are reported heterogeneous with some patients presenting residual hemolysis and requiring RBC transfusions. Recent reports have shown that both extravascular hemolysis and incomplete C5 blockade can explain...
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