Influence of the Clinical Status on Stress Reticulocytes, CD 36 and CD 49d of SSFA2 Homozygous Sickle Cell Patients Followed in Abidjan

Background and Objectives. Interactions between sickle cells involving CD 49d, CD36, and the vascular endothelium may initiate vasoocclusion leading to acute painful episodes and multiple organ failure. Materials and Methods. We selected 60 SS patients who had never been treated by hydroxyurea. We p...

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Main Authors: Duni Sawadogo, Aïssata Tolo-Dilkébié, Mahawa Sangaré, Nelly Aguéhoundé, Hermance Kassi, Toussaint Latte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Advances in Hematology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/273860