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Effects of 2,3-DPG knockout on SCD phenotype in Townes SCD model mice.
American journal of hematology - 1 Dec 2023
Barakat Amey, Jasuja Reema, Tomlinson Lindsay, Wenzel Zane, Ramaiah Lila, Petterson Betty A, Kapinos Brendon, Sawant Anagha, Pagan Vicente, Lintner Nathanael, Field Denise, Ahn Youngwook, Knee Kelly M
Abstract excerpt
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a severe, multisystemic hematological disorder that impacts nearly every major organ in adults. The current approved treatments for SCD directly target mutant hemoglobin or address downstream disease pathology. Several compounds targeting reduction of 2,3-DPG by activation of Pyruvate Kinase-R are currently being evaluated in SCD patients. In this study, we genetically engineered a...
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