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S100B single nucleotide polymorphisms exhibit sex-specific associations with chronic pain in sickle cell disease in a largely African-American cohort.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
Jhun Ellie H, Sadhu Nilanjana, He Ying, Yao Yingwei, Wilkie Diana J, Molokie Robert E, Wang Zaijie Jim
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pain in sickle cell disease (SCD) is severe and multifaceted resulting in significant differences in its frequency and intensity among individuals. In this study, we examined the influence of S100B gene single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) on acute and chronic pain variability in SCD. METHODS: Composite pain index (CPI) scores captured chronic pain. Painful crisis related emergency care utilization...
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