Methemoglobin measure in adult patients with sickle-cell anemia: influence of hydroxyurea therapy

Methemoglobin measure in adult patients with sickle-cell anemia: influence of hydroxyurea therapy

Introduction: Hemoglobin S (HbS) is unstable hemoglobin that easily oxidizes, causing methemoglobin (MetHb) increased production in patients with sickle-cell anemia (SCA). Objectives: To determine MetHb levels and the influence of hydroxyurea (HU) therapy on this marker in patients with SCA....

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Main Authors: Marilia Rocha Laurentino, Teresa Maria de Jesus Ponte Carvalho, Talyta Ellen de Jesus dos Santos, Maritza Cavalcante Barbosa, Thayna Nogueira dos Santos, Romélia Pinheiro Gonçalves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica 2014-06-01
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial
Subjects:
anemia falciforme
metemoglobina
hidroxiureia
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